Galilean Moons: Past, Present & Future
Schedule
Thu Oct 24 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Fiske Planetarium | Boulder, CO
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In 1610 four objects were observed to orbit Jupiter. These were subsequently associated with Galileo Gallileo, named Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, and provided evidence against an Earth-centered view of the universe. Following spacecraft visits by Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and Juno spacecraft, each moon shows unique, outstanding characteristics: Io is the most volcanic object in the solar system, Europa is the most likely object to host extra-terrestrial life, Ganymede is the only moon with a magnetic dynamo, and Callisto is an icy moon covered in impact craters. This talk will summarize the history of exploration of these Galilean moons and describe plans for future exploration.
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Where is it happening?
Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309, United States,Boulder, ColoradoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
