Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Io: Moon over Jupiter
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 7, 2016 is “Io: Moon over Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“How big is Jupiter’s moon Io ? The most volcanic body in the Solar System, Io (usually pronounced “EYE-oh”) is 3,600 kilometers in diameter, about the size of planet Earth’s single large natural satellite .”
— APOD editors, August 7, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 7, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words