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The big one for the Earth, of course, which everybody sees. But Galileo was the first known person to see the four "galilean" moons of Jupiter; Europa, Callisto, Ganymede and Io. There are another 60 or so moons of Jupiter, but they are all much smaller; far too small to be seen in Galileo's early telescope!
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What are jupiters 4 largets moons?
Jupiter's largest four moons, called the Galilean satellites because Galileo was the first person to see them, are Europa, Io, Callisto and Ganymede.
What discovery did Galileo make using a telescope?
His primary discovery was the four larger moons of Jupiter, which are called the "Galilean moons" in his honor. It was absolute proof that Aristotle had been wrong about everything in the heavens going around the Earth; here were these four moons going around Jupiter, not the Earth!
What is a telescope and how did it help Galileo learn more about the solar system?
Telescopes have allowed us to see further than the naked eye would ever allow. With the invention of the telescope by Hans Lipperhey, mankind has discovered new planets, constellations and threats to our planet such as comets or meteors. Telescopes have also been one of the main reasons that man has begun to explore space, we see things out there worth discovering and taking a closer look at.
Who was the first person to observe the moon through a telescope What features of the moon did he identify?
Galileo was the first person to observe the moon through a telescope.Galileo correctly inferred that some of the light-colored features he saw on the moons surface were highlands, or mountains.
Who was the first astronomer to use a telescope for viewing the universe?
Galileo I am not so sure he was the first, but he is the most famous.
When Galileo looked at Jupiter with a telescope How many moons did he see?
He saw 4 moons
Did Galileo use telescopes to see Jupiter's moons?
Yes
How many moons did Galileo discover around Jupiter?
My answer is four moons that Galileo found on or near Jupiter.
Galileo was the first person to see the moons of Uranus or Jupiter?
he was the first to see Jupiter
What 4 things did Galileo first see when he looked in a telescope?
Galileo looked at the planet Jupiter and observed its 4 largest moons (which are still known as the Galilean moons, to this day).
Jupiter has approximately how many moons?
Jupiter has 79 moons and there are 4 major moons; The Galilean moons named after Galileo.
Why was Galileo able to see only Jupiter's largest moons?
His telescope did not contain the magnification necessary to observe Jupiter's lesser moons.
What kind of data was collected by the mission Galileo?
The Galileo spacecraft collected information about Jupiter and it's moons ; see related link below .
First to see the four moons of Jupiter?
Galileo Galilei, when he trained his new telescope on the sky.
Who named Jupiters' four biggest moons?
Galileo Galilei
Are there planets with galilean moons?
Only Jupiter, the Galilean moons are the four largest moons of Jupiter which Galileo discovered.The four satellites discovered by Galileo orbit Jupiter.
Who explored Jupiter and its moons?
Galileo.
