The Galilean Satellites

NASA's image library records The Galilean Satellites.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This composite includes the four largest moons of Jupiter which are known as the Galilean satellites. Shown from left to right are Io, closest to Jupiter, followed by Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

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A CLOSER LOOK

This composite includes the four largest moons of Jupiter which are known as the Galilean satellites. Shown from left to right are Io, closest to Jupiter, followed by Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

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NASA Image and Video LibraryThe Galilean Satellites

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