Source: Portrait of Galileo Galilei, Wikimedia Commons

Earlier, you learned that Jupiter has 62 natural satellites. In 1610, Galileo Galilei discovered the first four moons of Jupiter. These four moons are referred to as the Galilean Moons.

Copy the following table onto your paper. Click on the pictures below to learn more about the Galilean Moons. Take notes in the table.

Name: Name: Name: Name:
Distance from Jupiter: Distance from Jupiter: Distance from Jupiter: Distance from Jupiter:
Description: Description: Description: Description:

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required.Click on the pictures below to learn more about the Galilean Moons.