Jupiter and Its Galilean Moons in Night Sky
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 6:12:18 AM · 2026/Astrophotography
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the gas giant Jupiter as a bright, slightly elongated orb in the center of the frame, surrounded by the deep black of the night sky. The planet's distinctive oval shape is visible even at this distance. Four smaller points of light are visible in the frame - the Galilean moons (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto) arranged in a rough linear pattern relative to Jupiter. Additional stars appear as faint points scattered across the field of view, creating a sense of the vast cosmic setting.
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