Tag Archives: Jupiter

[ad_1] Jupiter's radiation can destroy molecules on Europa's surface. Materials from the ocean of Europe that end up on the surface will be bombarded by radiation, possibly destroying any biosignature, or chemical …

[ad_1] Complete new mapping of the radiation that tears the frozen moon of Jupiter Europa reveals where scientists should look – and how deep they have to go – when they are …

[ad_1] A dozen or so years ago, astronomers debated "What is a planet?" They might soon be arguing another question about the classification of the solar system: "What's a moon?" Sheppard of …

[ad_1] <! – -> Illustration showing the newly discovered moon (in bold). Image via Carnegie Science / Roberto Molar Candanosa Our solar system is full of moons of different kinds, as diverse …

[ad_1] Ten moons were discovered in orbit around Jupiter – 9 "normal" outer and a "ball" – scientists from the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington reported Tuesday. Including the previously unknown …

[ad_1] One of dozens of new moons discovered around Jupiter revolves around the planet in a suicidal orbit that will inevitably lead to its violent destruction, say astronomers. US researchers stumble upon …

[ad_1] Ten moons were discovered in orbit around Jupiter – 9 "normal" outer and a "ball" – scientists from the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington reported Tuesday. Including the previously unknown …

[ad_1] The giant planet of our solar system has hidden something – or 12 things, really. The researchers announced Monday that they had discovered a dozen new moons around Jupiter, including a …

[ad_1] Sheppard could not tell if these points of light were really moons, at least not right away. To determine if something is actually a moon, astronomers must follow the object for …

[ad_1] Ten more moons were confirmed in orbit around Jupiter, bringing to 79 the total number of known satellites on the planet. It is the highest number of moons of any planet …