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Question

Galilean satellites (or the four moons) belong to which Planet?

The correct answer is
Jupiter

Galilean Satellites Belong to Jupiter

The Galilean satellites are the four largest moons of the planet Jupiter. They are named Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

These moons were first observed by the astronomer Galileo Galilei in 1610 using his telescope.

Their discovery provided crucial evidence supporting the heliocentric model of the solar system.

Therefore, the Galilean satellites belong to Jupiter.

  • Io
  • Europa
  • Ganymede
  • Callisto
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