The largest 'moon' map of the solar system

US scientists have completed the first overall topographic map of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon and also number 1 in size in the solar system.

Researchers hope the new map can support future Ganymede exploration missions, according to Space.com.

Geological lunar map Ganymede - (Photo: USGS)

The map notes changes in the topography and places of the Ganymede moon beneath the surface of the ocean, which is considered the main target for the mission of finding environments suitable for life in the system. Sun.

The new map, recently published by the US Geological Survey, is a multi-year study by Brown's team of experts.

Scientists combined the image recorded by the Voyager and Galileo duo in various space missions.

Voyager was the first spacecraft to fly across Jupiter's satellite system and crossed Ganymede in 1979.

Meanwhile, the Galileo cruise ship was placed on Jupiter's orbit in 1995, and began transmitting high-resolution images of the Ganymede surface, helping to improve understanding of geological features. of this celestial body.