Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 29, 1997

Jupiter And Family

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 29, 1997 is “Jupiter And Family,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project, Voyager Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“This composite image features classic portraits of members of one of the Solar System’s most prominent families – Jupiter and its four large “Galilean” moons. Starting from the top the moons are Io , Europa , Ganymede , and Callisto .”

— APOD editors, September 29, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 29, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: 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 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 29, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-september-29-jupiter-and-family

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