WATER CARDS

Ganymede

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A Moon of Jupiter

The image is of Ganymede, one of Jupiter's moons. It appears as a spherical body, showcasing a surface with contrasting dark and light regions. The dark areas are heavily cratered, indicating ancient terrain, while the light regions are grooved and ridged, suggesting more recent geological activity. Subtle shades of gray, brown, and white dominate the surface. There are visible patterns of crisscrossing lines and large, irregular patches of varying textures, highlighting the moon's complex geology.

Surface Reservoir     32💧

Water ice is widespread on the surface of Ganymede.

Gravity

Ganymede’s gravity is 0.15 times the gravity of Earth.

Composition

Rock & Ice

The image is a black and white surface view of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, showing contrasting geological regions. On the left side, a dark, rugged terrain is visible, filled with numerous circular craters of varying sizes and a rough texture that gives it a pockmarked appearance. This area appears more ancient, likely due to the higher density of craters. The right side features a lighter, smoother terrain, characterized by long, parallel ridges and grooves running diagonally across the surface. This region is less cratered, indicating more recent geological activity. The overall composition showcases the diverse geological history of Ganymede’s surface.

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