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“The Jovian Family”

Jupiter (center) with two moons to its left and one to its right. Image: © Damian Peach

In this family photo, the gas giant Jupiter is flanked by three of its largest moons. Ganymede (far left) is the largest moon in the Solar System—though it still pales in comparison to Jupiter.

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“The Jovian Family”

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