Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 2, 1998

Europa's Disconnected Surface

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 2, 1998 is “Europa's Disconnected Surface,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Jupiter’s moon Europa is so exciting that the Galileo spacecraft orbiting Jupiter has now embarked on an extended mission to study it. Oceans that might exist beneath Europa ‘s surface are thought to be one of the best places to look for life in our Solar System .”

— APOD editors, January 2, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 2, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Galileo Project, JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 2, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-january-02-europas-disconnected-surface

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