EUROPA
Galilean Moons
Galilean Moons
Galilean Moons are the 4 moons circling around Jupiter. It was discovered by Gailieo Galilei around 1609 - 1610. The moons are named after Zeus lovers: Io, Europa, Genymede, and Calisto.
Europa Physical Properties
Slighty smaller than Earth and is the 6th largest moon. It is also 15th largest object in the Solar System. It has a bulk density, so it is sillmair to the Terrestrail planets. Also compose by silicate rock.
Europa Location & Movements
Europa is the second of the 4th Galilean moons. It is also the second closest to Jupiter and is the smallest among the 4 moons. The largest is Ganymede, then Callisto, right after that is Io, then there comes Europa.
Life on Europa? Neil deGrasse Tyson Speculates...
Europa Vs Earth's Moon
Like Earth,
- Europa has a iron core
- A rocky mantle
- Ocean surface with salty water
Unlike Earth
-This ocean surface is so deep it covers the planet, it's also far from the Sun. And since it's far from the Sun the ocean is frozen. But there is a catch, because of Europa postion there is Tidal Warming and a possibility of life in the ocean.