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Are there five galilean moons

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No. There are four Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

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Where are the Galilean moons located?

The Galilean moons orbit the planet Jupiter.


Is Deimos a Galilean moon?

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How many planets have Galilean moons?

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Which of the galilean moons is icy?

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