Ganymede

Ganymede is a big moon that orbits the planet Jupiter. It is the largest moon in the Solar System and has a bright, icy surface.

A few interesting things

  • Ganymede is the largest moon in the Solar System — bigger than the planet Mercury.
  • It has its own magnetic field, which is rare for a moon.
  • Scientists think there may be a deep ocean hidden under its icy crust.

A few details

  • Diameter: 5,268 km
  • Distance from planet: 1,070,400 km
  • Orbit length: 7 days