Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 17, 1997

Europa: The Latest From Galileo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 1997 is “Europa: The Latest From Galileo,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The Galileo Project, JPL, NAS A. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Today, NASA revealed recent results from the Galileo Probe’s December 19th flyby of Europa, Jupiter’s ice-covered moon – including this close-up image of fractured and frozen terrrain. 9 mile area near the moon’s equatorial region.”

— APOD editors, January 17, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 17, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: The Galileo Project, JPL, NAS A
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 17, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-17-europa-the-latest-from-galileo

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