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Jupiter's 4 major moons, known as the Galilean satellites, are named Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Io is an orange moon with an abundance of volcanic activity most likely caused by Jupiter's magnetic field. Europa is a cold, frozen ice moon and is also the smallest of the four. Ganymede is the largest and also is thought to have oceans. Callisto is the outermost moon (of the 4) and is covered with craters.
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What planet's has largest number of natural satellites?
As far as we know now, and we're pretty sure, Jupiter does. About 65 of them are known for Jupiter now.
What are two names of different satellites?
Anything in orbit could be considered a satellite. There is one natural satellite - the moon. There are hundreds of navigation, communications, weather, science/experimental and military/intelligence satellites in orbit. There are thousands of bits of "space junk" orbiting the earth at present.
Who discovered artificial satellite?
The Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth, so the person who discovered it was probably Ugghhh, the First Caveman. Artificial satellites weren't developed until the 1950's, and so the "discoverer" was one of the Soviet engineers who launched the first Sputnik, the first artificial satellite of the Earth. Other planets have their own satellites. Galileo is credited as discovering the four largest satellites of Jupiter in January, 1610, when he pointed his new telescope at Jupiter.
How big is Jupiter compared to Earth?
The amount of earths you can fit on Jupiter is over 900 as i'm an astronomer chaser!!
What are the name of satellites of planet Mercury?
There are no known satellites of Mercury.
How many satellites are there orbiting Jupiter?
approximately 63 natural satellites are revolving around the BIG Jumbo "Jupiter".
How many Satellites are there on Jupiter?
Jupiter has 63 moons or satellites.
Does Jupiter have the most satellites?
Yes, Jupiter is the planet with the most satellites - 63 of them
Number and name of satellites around Jupiter?
number and name of satellites around jupiter
How big is Europa compared to Jupiter's other major moons?
Europa is the smallest of the Galilean satellites.
Which planet has got maximum satellites?
jupiter has the maximum number of satellites.... of almost 63 moons
Do Jupiter and Saturn have natural satellites?
Yes they do have natural satellites.
Are there moons orbiting Jupiter?
Yes, Jupiter has many satellites.
How many known satellites does Jupiter has?
Jupiter has over 60.
What is the largest planet among the satellites of Jupiter?
Jupiter has 60 satellites but its largest ones are io europa callisto and ganymede
Which planet in the solar system has the most satellites?
Jupiter, with 63 satellites.
Does Saturn have the most natural satellites?
no,the largest no. of satellites is in the family of jupiter.
