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What is the largest jovian moon?
Ganymede is the largest Jovian moon in our solar system. It is larger than the planet Mercury and has its own magnetic field.
What is a moon of Jupiter called?
A moon of Jupiter is called a Jovian moon.
Does a jovian planet have moon?
All four Jovian planets in our solar system have multiple moons.
Which Jovian moon with the thickest atmosphere?
Titan
Are there 41 moon in the solar system?
No there are hundreds thanks to the Jovian planets.
Why have many jovian moons been more geologically active than the moon or mercury?
Unlike Earth's moon and Mercury, the Jovian moons are subject to very strong tidal forces that heat their interiors.
How big is Io in miles?
The Jovian moon Io is 2,263 miles in diameter.
What moon had the best chance of supporting life?
The moon that has the best chance of supporting life is Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. Europa has a subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust that may contain the right conditions for life to exist, with the possibility of hydrothermal vents providing energy sources. NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to study this moon further for signs of life.
Is europa a terrestrial planet or a jovian planet?
Europa is a moon of Jupiter, making it a part of the jovian planet system. It is not a planet itself but rather a satellite that orbits a gas giant. Europa is an icy world with a subsurface ocean that is believed to have conditions suitable for life.
Do all jovian planets have active volcano?
No, not all jovian planets have active volcanoes. For example, Jupiter and Saturn do not have active volcanoes. However, some of the moons that orbit these planets, such as Io (a moon of Jupiter), do have active volcanoes.
What is the biggest Galilean moon?
Ganymede is the largest Galilean moon, the largest Jovian moon, and the largest moon in the solar system.
Which large Jovian moon is thought to have been captured into its present orbit?
The large Jovian moon thought to have been captured into its present orbit is Triton, which orbits Neptune. Triton's retrograde motion and unique characteristics suggest it was once a Kuiper Belt object that was captured by Neptune's gravity.
