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Jupiter's moon, Callisto, a large rocky/icy body, was discovered in year 1610 by Galileo Galilei.

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What planet does the moon Callisto belong to?

The moon Callisto was discovered in January of the year 1610. The moon belongs to the planet Jupiter.


Who was Callisto discovered by and when?

Callisto was discovered by Galileo Galilei on Jan 7, 1610


Who discovered callisto?

Galileo


Who was Callisto discovered by?

Galileo Galilei


Who first discovered Callisto?

Galileo Galilee


How long is Callisto's year?

A year on Callisto is 10.5 Earth months.


When was Callisto discovered in?

Moon Callisto, the second largest moon of planet Jupiter and the third largest moon in the solar system was discovered in year 1610 by Galileo Galilei. It was easy to see, being so large. Callisto is made of about half ice and half rock, and seems to have no geology. Its surface is one of the oldest in the solar system.


What are the names of Jupiters moons that Galileo discovered?

The four largest moons of Jupiter discovered by Galileo are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.


What is the heavenly body of Callisto?

Callisto is the furthest out of Jupiter's four large moons discovered by Galileo. It can be seen next to Jupiter with a small telescope.


Who did Artemis banish when she discovered that she was pregnant?

I think you are referring to Callisto. Callisto was raped by Zeus (disguised as Artemis). When Artemis discovered she was pregnant, she banished her from the Hunt since only virgins can be with her. This allowed Hera to turn her into a bear.


How long is a year on Callisto?

about 10.5 earth months. No. A year on Callisto is the same as it's day; 16.6890184 earth days.


What is the origin of Callisto?

Callisto is a moon of Jupiter named after a nymph from Greek mythology who was turned into a bear by Zeus. Callisto is believed to have been discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610, along with the three other Galilean moons of Jupiter.