The Discovery of Ganymede Found Year: 1610
Discoverers: Simon Marius and Galileo Galilei
Location: Jupiter's Orbit
Ganymede, the largest moon in the Solar System, orbits Jupiter and is named after the mythological celestial hero. The discovery of Ganymede was made in 1610 by two of the most renowned astronomers of the time, Galileo Galilei and Simon Marius.
Ganymede: A Unique Moon of Jupiter Source: ©NASA/Wikimedia
Ganymede is particularly noteworthy as the first moon discovered orbiting a planet other than Earth. As the largest object in the Solar System without a significant atmosphere, Ganymede stands out among celestial bodies.
Key characteristics include:
Orbital Period: 172 hours Radius: 1,636.8 miles
