Jupiter: Satellites

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Apr 2003

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"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 1809. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Solar System, Planets And Satellites

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As befitting the king of the planets, JUPITER is orbited by an entourage of at least 39 natural satellites in addition to its faint rings, intense radiation belts and occasional temporary visitors from Earth and the outer solar system. Named after Zeus' lovers and other mythological companions, Jupiter's moons can be divided into four groups on the basis of their sizes and orbits (t...

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