In 1610, when Galileo Galilei turned his telescope toward Jupiter, he saw four tiny points of light accompanying the planet. These are the Galilean satellites, the four largest of the 67 known moons of Jupiter. The smallest of the Galileans is Europa.
Europa Report: Jupiter's Icy Moon Explained (Infographic)

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