Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 9, 1996

Callisto Full Face

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 1996 is “Callisto Full Face,” an image. It is credited to Callisto Full Face Credit: Galileo Project, Voyager Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Callisto’s surface shows its age. While probably formed at the same time as Io , the difference between the surfaces of these two moons of Jupiter could hardly be greater.”

— APOD editors, December 9, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 9, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Callisto Full Face Credit: Galileo Project, Voyager Project, JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 9, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-december-09-callisto-full-face

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