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Jupiter's Planetlike System of Moons

Today we know of 79 Jovian moons-the spherical Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto, and dozens of other smaller, odd-shaped satellites. Learn why Jupiter's gravitational forces plus the orbital resonance of the three interior moons make these some of the most promising places to search for extraterrestrial life-and why scientists believe the Jovian system once included generations of other moons, now gone.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created March 1, 2021 by
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