Hum Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The largest moon in the solar system has finally received its cartographic due.Scientists have created the first global geological map of Jupiter's huge, ice-covered moon Ganymede, more than 400 years after its discovery by Galileo Galilei. The map, created using observations by NASA's twin Voyager probes and Galileo orbiter, highlights the varied terrain of Ganymede, which is bigger than the planet Mercury."This map illustrates the incredible variety of geological features on Ganymede and helps to make order from the apparent chaos of its complex surface," Robert Pappalardo, of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., said in a statement. "This map is helping planetary scientists to decipher the evolution of this icy world and will aid in upcoming spacecraft observations."The new map, which was published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), could also help scientists plan out the search for alien life, researchers said.more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 i always want to know why they somewhat round? planets & its moons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 ^ Their growth, inside the invisible Vortex, from which they formed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 i always want to know why they somewhat round? planets & its moons Education is a wonderful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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