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Whose observations first revealed that Jupiter has four large moons?
Quick Answer
Galileo Galilei discovered Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto in January 1610. They were the first moons found orbiting another planet.
The Full Story
Galileo announced his discovery of the four largest moons of Jupiter in 1610 after observing them with a telescope. These moons are now known as the Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. Their changing positions proved that not everything in the heavens orbited Earth, a major blow to the geocentric view. The discovery also showed that other planets can have their own satellite systems.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in January 1610
2.They are Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto
3.They were the first moons found around another planet
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