Stargazing in December: The moons of Jupiter
Four tiny specks of light close by the giant planet are the biggest of the Jupiter’s 95 moons, Nigel Henbest writes ...
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Watch Jupiter’s moons in action this month
Transits, occultations, eclipses, and shadow transits of the jovian moons are perfect events for telescopic viewing.
NASA Shares Picture Of Jupiter And Its Mysterious Moons Taken From Earth
"That very bright "star" in the eastern sky after sunset? It's actually the planet Jupiter. With a small telescope, ...
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What causes volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon Io? Scientists aren't so sure anymore
As many as 400 volcanoes are erupting on the surface of Jupiter's innermost moon Io, with virtually every square inch of the ...
Jupiter, ascending: See our solar system’s biggest planet at its brightest all year
Weather permitting, Jupiter will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but will also be ...
Earth Aligns Between Sun And Jupiter For Spectacular December 7 Event
Earth will align between the Sun and Jupiter, creating a rare astronomical event known as Jupiters opposition.
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Saturn’s ‘Death Star’ Moon Mimas Could Hide a Life-Supporting Ocean Beneath Its Surface
The existence of another watery world in the outer solar system may offer clues to how such seas form — and hope for another spot to search for life ...
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Could life exist on one of Jupiter’s moons?
Last year saw the launch of a European probe called the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE). It will likewise examine Europa, ...