Io - Jupiter's fiery satellite

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Jul 1988

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988spwd....7...12c&link_type=abstract

Space World (ISSN 0038-6332), vol. Y-7-295, July 1988, p. 12-15.

Physics

Interplanetary Flight, Io, Planetary Geology, Satellite Surfaces, Volcanoes, Jupiter Satellites, Pioneer 10 Space Probe, Pioneer 11 Space Probe, Satellite Atmospheres, Voyager 2 Spacecraft

Scientific paper

While Io's size, mass, and density are nearly similar to the earth's moon, Io is one of the most unique bodies in the solar system. It features over 100 volcanoes, nine of which were actually erupting when Voyager 1 flew past in early 1979. It is noted that, due to the gravitational effects of Europa and Ganymede, the tidal forces on Io continually vary and Io experiences stretching, squeezing, and heating. The goals of the Galileo project are discussed in detail.

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