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Europa has gotten a lot of attention recently because it appears to be an ocean entirely covered with ice. We've seen cracks form in the ice and what appears to be water coming out of the cracks and freezing, indicating that the ocean itself may be liquid water.
It's remotely possible that life might exist near warm vents at the bottom of that ocean, similar to the way that extremophile bacteria thrive near warm volcanic vents at the bottoms of our own oceans.
It's all speculation, of course, but the possibility cannot be ignored.
In the Arthur C. Clarke novel "2010", his sequel to "2001: A Space Odyssey", the transformed "star child" David Bowman returns to Earth and causes Jupiter to be artifically collapsed into a miniature star to accelerate the development of the primitive Europan life forms, just as the Monolith accelerated development of the primitive hominids into humans, a million years before.
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Why have many jovian moons been more geologically active than the moon or mercury?
Unlike Earth's moon and Mercury, the Jovian moons are subject to very strong tidal forces that heat their interiors.
Do all jovian planets have active volcano?
No, not all jovian planets have active volcanoes. For example, Jupiter and Saturn do not have active volcanoes. However, some of the moons that orbit these planets, such as Io (a moon of Jupiter), do have active volcanoes.
Which jovian moon was captured into it's present orbit?
The jovian moon that was captured into its present orbit is Triton, which orbits Neptune. It is believed that Triton was originally a Kuiper Belt object that was gravitationally captured by Neptune. This capture likely resulted in Triton's retrograde orbit, which is unusual for a large moon, suggesting a complex history and possibly violent interactions with other celestial bodies.
Do Jovian planets have moons?
Yes a Jovian type planet in another star system can have a moon as big as Mars. As of June 2014, it is unknown if one exists.
How many moons does jovian planets have?
jupiter has 62saturn has 62 not including the moon lets in it ringsuranus has 22neptune has 8
What is the largest jovian moon?
Ganymede is the largest Jovian moon in our solar system. It is larger than the planet Mercury and has its own magnetic field.
What is a moon of Jupiter called?
A moon of Jupiter is called a Jovian moon.
Does a jovian planet have moon?
All four Jovian planets in our solar system have multiple moons.
Which Jovian moon with the thickest atmosphere?
Titan
Are there 41 moon in the solar system?
No there are hundreds thanks to the Jovian planets.
Why have many jovian moons been more geologically active than the moon or mercury?
Unlike Earth's moon and Mercury, the Jovian moons are subject to very strong tidal forces that heat their interiors.
How big is Io in miles?
The Jovian moon Io is 2,263 miles in diameter.
Do all jovian planets have active volcano?
No, not all jovian planets have active volcanoes. For example, Jupiter and Saturn do not have active volcanoes. However, some of the moons that orbit these planets, such as Io (a moon of Jupiter), do have active volcanoes.
What is the biggest Galilean moon?
Ganymede is the largest Galilean moon, the largest Jovian moon, and the largest moon in the solar system.
Which large Jovian moon is thought to have been captured into its present orbit?
The large Jovian moon thought to have been captured into its present orbit is Triton, which orbits Neptune. Triton's retrograde motion and unique characteristics suggest it was once a Kuiper Belt object that was captured by Neptune's gravity.
Which jovian moon was captured into it's present orbit?
The jovian moon that was captured into its present orbit is Triton, which orbits Neptune. It is believed that Triton was originally a Kuiper Belt object that was gravitationally captured by Neptune. This capture likely resulted in Triton's retrograde orbit, which is unusual for a large moon, suggesting a complex history and possibly violent interactions with other celestial bodies.
Do Jovian planets have moons?
Yes a Jovian type planet in another star system can have a moon as big as Mars. As of June 2014, it is unknown if one exists.
