Jupiter’s four largest and most well-studied moons were first discovered more than 400 years ago. And they still make for wonderful observational targets.

Each of Jupiter's other 91 official moons has a diameter greater than 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) — but only 57 have names, and just eight have regular, nearly round orbits.

Each of Jupiter's other 91 official moons has a diameter greater than 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) — but only 57 have names, and just eight have regular, nearly round orbits.

Four tiny specks of light close by the giant planet are the biggest of the Jupiter’s 95 moons, Nigel Henbest writes . Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.

Jupiter already reigns as king of the planets — it’s the largest one in our solar system. And now, the gas giant has the most known moons, too. Astronomers have observed 12 additional moons ...

Jupiter now has a total of 92 moons, more than any other planet in the solar system. Getty Images/iStockphoto Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a ...

Now, however, Jupiter’s moon count has been revised thanks to the discovery of 12 new moons, bringing it back above Saturn’s total of 83 with a new grand total of 92 moons.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That’s more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn ...

Astronomers discovered 12 additional moons of Jupiter, raising its total number of known natural satellites to 92. The gas giant now holds the record for the most known moons of any planet in the ...

Jupiter has 80 known moons, with more still being discovered by astronomers and amateur sky-watchers alike. That’s second only to Saturn’s 83 moons in our Solar System. The below video does a ...

Jupiter already reigns as king of the planets — it’s the largest one in our solar system. And now, the gas giant has the most known moons, too. Astronomers have observed 12 additional moons ...

Each of Jupiter's other 91 official moons has a diameter greater than 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) — but only 57 have names, and just eight have regular, nearly round orbits.