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The four satellites are Jupiter's largest moons. They were found by Galileo Galilei.

They are Callisto, Europa, Ganymede and Io.

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Which planet has four largest satellites?

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Are there planets with galilean moons?

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What are the 4 brightest moons of Jupiter?

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Which planet in the solar system has the most satellites?

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