Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter
Classification
Natural satellite of Jupiter
Average distance from Jupiter
1,070,400 km
665,114 miles
665,114 miles
Diameter across equator
5,268 km
3,274 miles
3,274 miles
Time to orbit Jupiter
172 hours
Year of Discovery
1610
Origin of Name
Trojan prince, son of King Tros. Served as cupbearer to the gods, transported to the heavens by Zeus, who was in the form of an eagle. Ganymede is the only moon of Jupiter named after a male figure. Its name was chosen by Simon Marius but wasn't commonly
