Europe, It is the smallest of the Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter and one of the largest planetary moons in the Solar System.

Well, how much does Europe, discovered with the first observations of Galileo Galilei in 1610, cost? makes it interesting What do you think? Let’s get to know this interesting satellite a little better.

The surface of this satellite, which is about 3,100 kilometers in diameter, is almost completely covered in ice!

Scientists discovered that there is more water beneath this ice, which is about 10 to 15 kilometers thick, than all the oceans on Earth combined. of a vast ocean They think so.

Furthermore, the surface of the buried ocean is cold, but the ocean beneath it is it is warmerIt is said that this is so.

The arrangement of cracks and ice masses on Europa’s surface is clearly visible beneath this layer. a liquid layer of water They argue that it indicates that this is the case.

Most importantly, the existence of this ocean places Europa within the solar system. looking for possible life It is also said to be one of the most important places.

It is thought that the ocean in question could host microscopic life forms. For this reason, NASA has developed Europa Clipper The aim of the said vehicle is to closely examine the surface of the satellite and the water vapor emitting regions and to search for traces of life.

Europa’s surface is known as the smoothest solid body in the solar system.

According to scientists, Europa’s lack of high mountains and deep craters on its surface to a young surface It shows that you have it.

The smoothness of the surface of the movements of the great underlying ocean It is stated that this may be caused by

The surface ice cap of the ocean in question melts and refreezes over time It is said that the reason for this is that it provides continuous leveling of the surface.

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