Jupiter | Amalthea

Amalthea is the third moon of Jupiter.

Facts about Amalthea

• Amalthea is the reddest object in the solar system, even redder than Mars.

How Big is Amalthea?

The surface of Amalthea has many craters. The largest crater, called Pan, is 100 km across and 8 km deep. Another crater, called Gaea, is 80 km across and twice as deep as Pan.

There are two mountains on Amalthea. They are called Mons Lyctas and Mons Ida

How Long Is a Day on Amalthea?

One day on Amalthea is equal to 11 hours, 57 minutes, and 23 seconds

Who is Amalthea Named After?

Amalthea is named after a nymph who nursed Zeus with goat's milk.

How was it discovered?

Amalthea was discovered on September 22, 1892 by Edward Emerson Barnard, using the 36 inch (91 cm) refractor telescope at Lick Observatory .