Galilean
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A large moon of Jupiter discovered by Galileo
- noun
- /ˌɡælɪˈleɪən/
- Specialized
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satélite galileano
- The Galilean moons of Jupiter—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto—are fascinating subjects of study in astronomy.
Examples
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Scientists have discovered that the icy surface of the Galilean moon Europa may harbor an ocean beneath it.
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The term Galilean refers to any of the large moons of Jupiter discovered by Galileo, known for their unique geological features.
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The Galilean.
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The Galilean.
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The Galilean.
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The Galilean.
Synonyms
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One of the four large moons that orbit Jupiter
is the same meaning but expressed as a shorter adjective style label
Compounds
Galilean telescope
- Archaic
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An early telescope invented by Galileo that uses two lenses to make upright images
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Etymology
Galilean comes from the name Galileo, the Italian scientist who first saw Jupiter's four big moons with a small telescope. So a 'Galilean' moon is one 'of Galileo' and is named after him.