Keep scrolling icon a43bd442b447a3f739019b31d0f95a41c8b63be3f847c9e8717651cc6f4bfb2f
© Science Photo Library

Animation of a fly-by of the Galilean moons of Jupiter, ending at the planet itself eclipsing the Sun. The moons are seen in order of their distance from the planet, starting with the outermost, Callisto, some 1.9 million kilometres from Jupiter. Next is Ganymede, the largest moon in the Solar System, which orbits 1.07 million kilometres from Jupiter. Ice-covered Europa is seen next, some 671,000 kilometres from the planet, and within that volcanically active Io, just 421,000 kilometres from Jupiter. Ganymede, Europa and Io orbit in a 4:2:1 resonance, meaning that Io completes four orbits for every two of Europa and one of Ganymede. This resonance, combined with tidal effects from massive Jupiter, heats their interiors, powering the vulcanism on Io. The Galilean moons, particularly Europa and Ganymede, are the targets of the European Space Agency's JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) spacecraft, due to launch in 2022.

Stock Footage ID: D30_50_050
Contributor: Science Photo Library
Clip length: 01:03
Release: No releases
Frame rate: 30.0 fps
Original codec: M-JPEG
Chevron down solid (1) 44418925730c8c634a02a86ad6930977f909e8f2763599fa18c8df08b2f11a07

Choose a size

Rights-managed license

Indemnification options Indemnification options
This add-on includes the injunctive relief clause which omits Dissolve’s right to enjoin production. Learn more

$200 USD

More ways to save

Best price guaranteed, bulk discounts and custom subscriptions available. Contact us for details

Market freeze

Need this item exclusively? We'll provide a license for as long as you need. Request a quote

Market freeze

Thanks, We'll get back to you ASAP

If you have any questions, please contact us

Dissolve needs your permission to enable desktop notifications