Final Jeopardy 6/24/24 (Names in the Heavens) & Who Won Monday June 24 2024
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- 1 Today’s Final Jeopardy 6/24/2024 (Names in the Heavens) – Monday, June 24 2024
- 2 Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Monday, June 24 2024
- 3 Final Jeopardy Explanation – Monday, June 24 2024
- 4 Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Monday, June 24 2024
- 5 Final Jeopardy Video & Today’s Highlights
- 6 Jeopardy! Recaps
- 7 More Final Jeopardy!
Today’s Final Jeopardy 6/24/2024 (Names in the Heavens) – Monday, June 24 2024
When this body was discovered in 1978, Persephone was suggested as its name
Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Monday, June 24 2024
The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Charon
Final Jeopardy Explanation – Monday, June 24 2024
When the moon Charon, the largest satellite of the dwarf planet Pluto, was discovered in 1978, the name “Persephone” was suggested for it. Charon was discovered by American astronomer James Christy at the United States Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Persephone, the queen of the underworld in Greek mythology and the wife of Hades (the Greek counterpart of Pluto), was considered a fitting name given the association with the underworld and Pluto’s mythological role.
However, the name “Charon” was ultimately chosen, which is also deeply rooted in mythology. Charon is the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to the underworld, under the rule of Pluto. This name was suggested by Christy, who also noted a personal connection—partly naming it after his wife, Charlene, affectionately called “Char” by her friends. The International Astronomical Union officially adopted the name Charon after its discovery, solidifying its connection to Pluto both mythologically and etymologically.
Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Monday, June 24 2024
The results of today’s game will be updated when it airs – warning: spoilers below!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Basile Birmingham, Michigan Graduate Student 3 Day Winnings of $53,282 Winning Score: $22,400 Round 2 Score: $26,400 Round 1 Score: $9,800 | Erin Buker San Pedro, California Stay at Home Mom Final Score: -$7,200 Round 2 Score: -$7,200 Round 1 Score: -$400 | Graham Hicks Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Lighting Designer Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $11,000 Round 1 Score: $4,600 |
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