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What does Jupiter name come from?
Astronomers believed that it was named after the Roman god Jupiter.
Why did astronomers name Jupiter after the god?
because the planet jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system and the word jupiter means supreme god
Why do ancient astronomers chose to name Jupiter after the king of the gods?
I think because Jupiter is so big and is very bright and red it represents king of gods.
What year did astronomers discover Jupiter?
2019
What is the name of the largest moon of Jupiter and how many moons it has now?
Ganymede is Jupiter's biggest moon and currently astronomers think it has 63 moons.
Who discovored Jupiter?
Jupiter was known to ancient astronomers. One of its moons was observed in 362 BC.
What year was Jupiter discoverded?
Because a telescope is not needed to see Jupiter from Earth, ancient astronomers were aware of its existence.
Who discovered that Jupiter has moon?
Many astronomers have discovered Jupiter's moons. Galileo discovered the first four moons of Jupiter, named Calisto, Europa, Ganymede and Io.
Who is exploring Jupiter?
Only earth based astronomers at the moment. It is highly unlikely that any manned mission will go to Jupiter in the foreseeable future.
Why are astronomers able to name the 63 moons of Jupiter but when they get to earth they name it The Moon?
The name of the earth's moon is not "The Moon". It has been known as "Luna" in literature for hundreds of years. But people just want to keep calling it "the moon".
What is The source of light that enables astronomers to see Jupiter through a telescope?
The primary source of light that enables astronomers to see Jupiter through a telescope is sunlight reflecting off the planet's surface and atmosphere. Jupiter also emits its own light, known as intrinsic radiation, which contributes to its visibility in the night sky.
Who was the person who discovered Jupiter?
The first recorded observation of Jupiter was by Babylonian astronomers in the 7th century BCE. Since Jupiter is the fourth brightest object in the night sky, it has always been observed by mankind.
