Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Jupiter's Moon Amalthea
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 1995 is “Jupiter's Moon Amalthea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: NASA, Voyager 1, Copyright Calvin J. Hamilton). The original explanation runs about 77 words.
From the explanation
“Amalthea is Jupiter ‘s fifth largest moon, much smaller than the four Galilean satellites Io , Europa , Ganymede , and Callisto . The orbit of Amalthea is inside of these moons, and with its long axis always pointing toward Jupiter .”
— APOD editors, November 3, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 3, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, Voyager 1, Copyright Calvin J. Hamilton
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 77 words