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Which is the largest satellite in the solar system bigger than planet mercury?
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoJupiter and Saturn both are larger planets than the rest.
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∙ 13y agoJupiter's largest moon Ganymede is larger than the planet Mercury.
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∙ 10y agoThere are two moons larger than the planet Mercury. The largest is Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter. The other is Titan, a moon of Saturn.
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Is a satellite or planet bigger?
A planet is usually bigger. However there are exceptions. For example "Ganymede", the largest satellite of Jupiter, is bigger than the planet Mercury.
Which planet has the largest solar system moon?
The largest moon in the Solar System is Ganymede, which is slightly larger (by volume) than the planet Mercury (Mercury is much denser, though, having about twice the mass of Ganymede). Ganymede is a satellite of Jupiter.
What is the biggest satellite in the solar system of?
Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest natural satellite in our solar system. But you could argue that Jupiter is the largest as it is a satellite of our sun. You could also argue that our own sun is a satellite of the galactic centre.
Is mercury the smallest or largest planet in the solar system?
Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System. Jupiter is the largest.
What is a description of the most important satellite of Neptune?
Triton
Is a satellite or planet bigger?
A planet is usually bigger. However there are exceptions. For example "Ganymede", the largest satellite of Jupiter, is bigger than the planet Mercury.
Which planet has the largest solar system moon?
The largest moon in the Solar System is Ganymede, which is slightly larger (by volume) than the planet Mercury (Mercury is much denser, though, having about twice the mass of Ganymede). Ganymede is a satellite of Jupiter.
What is a difference between a satellite and a planet?
A planet revolves around a star, and is bigger in mass than the planetoid Pluto; that is, nearly the mass of Mercury or larger. A satellite revolves around a planet, and is smaller than the planet.
What is the biggest satellite in the solar system of?
Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest natural satellite in our solar system. But you could argue that Jupiter is the largest as it is a satellite of our sun. You could also argue that our own sun is a satellite of the galactic centre.
What planet moon is larger than the planets Pluto and mercury?
Ganymede is the largest moon of Jupiter, it is bigger than mercury and also Pluto. Pluto is no longer a planet
The largest natural satellite in your solar system belongs to which planet?
Ganymede, a satellite [of Jupiter] is the largest moon in the solar system. It is actually bigger than Mercury.See related link for more information.
Is mercury the 4 largest planet?
No. Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Neptune is the 4th largest planet.
Messanger satellite launched by nasa studies which planet?
Mercury
What is the satellite Titan?
Titan is the largest satellite of the planet Saturn.
What satellite is Titan?
Titan is the largest satellite of the planet Saturn.
Charon is the largest satellite of which planet?
The dwarf planet Pluto.
Is mercury the smallest or largest planet in the solar system?
Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System. Jupiter is the largest.
