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Callisto
Callisto is a moon of Jupiter and the third largest in the solar system. The surface of this moon is heavily cratered. It is different from the other three Galilean moons because it orbits further away and does not form a part of the orbital resonance. Like our moon, it is tidally locked with the planet so that only one half faces it at all times.
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What is the temperature of Jupiter's moon?
Ganymede and Io have an average surface temperature of 110º K (-163.15º C), Europa's is 103 K (-171.15º C), and Callisto's is is 134º K (-139.15º C). We know little about the temperature of the ocean's beneath the ice on Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto, however we can guess that there is some kind of heat generated from tidal heating.
How do the planets and moons get named?
Most planets/moons can be legally named if they are discovered by someone. This means standing in front of a telescope and staring out into space until you find something, everyone else has missed...
What does Callisto from Greek mythology look like?
In Greek mythology, Callisto was a nymph or a follower of the goddess Artemis. She was described as exceptionally beautiful with long, flowing hair and a graceful appearance. Ultimately, she was transformed into a bear by the goddess Hera.
What is the Diameter of callisto the moon?
Callisto is a moon of the planet Jupiter. It is the third largest moon in the Solar System and the second largest in the Jovian system, after Ganymede. Callisto has about 99% the diameter of the planet Mercury but only about a third of its mass. It's diameter is approximately 4820km - about a third of Earth. [See link for pictorial comparison]
