Lysithea (moon)
Lysithea is one of the moons of Jupiter. Discovered in 1938 by astronomer Seth Barnes Nicholson at the Mount Wilson Observatory, it is part of a group of irregular moons that orbit Jupiter. Lysithea is named after a character from Greek mythology, specifically a daughter of the Titan Cronus.
Megaclite
Megaclite is one of the moons of Jupiter. It belongs to the group of irregular satellites, which are characterized by their distant orbits and often eccentric and inclined trajectories. Megaclite was discovered in 2003 and is named after a figure from Greek mythology, specifically a daughter of the Titan Oceanus.
Metis (moon)
Metis is one of the moons of Jupiter, specifically one of its smaller inner moons. It was discovered in 1979 and is named after Metis, a character in Greek mythology who was the first wife of Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology) and the mother of the goddess Athena. Metis orbits Jupiter at a very close distance, making it part of the group of moons known as the "inner moons.
Mneme (moon)
Mneme is a hypothetical moon that has been proposed as a natural satellite of the dwarf planet Haumea, which is located in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. The name "Mneme" is derived from Greek mythology, where Mneme is one of the Muses, specifically the Muse of memory. Haumea itself is known for its unusual elongated shape and rapid rotation.
Orthosie (moon)
Orthosie is one of the moons of Jupiter. It is a member of the Himalia group, which is a group of irregularly shaped moons that orbit Jupiter at relatively large distances. Orthosie was discovered in 2001 and is relatively small, with a diameter of about 20 kilometers (12 miles). The moon is notable for its irregular shape and its orbit, which is characteristic of many of the outer moons of Jupiter.
Pandia (moon)
Pandia is one of the moons of Saturn. It was discovered in 1980 using images from the Voyager 1 spacecraft. Pandia is classified as a member of the Inuit group of Saturn's moons and has a relatively irregular shape, which is common among many smaller moons in the outer solar system. It orbits Saturn at a distance of approximately 24,500 kilometers (about 15,200 miles).
Pasiphae (moon)
Pasiphae is one of the natural satellites of Jupiter. It was discovered in 1908 by astronomer Philibert Jacques Melotte. Pasiphae is notable for being part of Jupiter's irregular moon group, which consists of moons that have distant, eccentric, and often retrograde orbits.
Pasiphae group
The Pasiphae group is a collection of irregular moons of Jupiter that share similar orbital characteristics. These moons are distinct from the regular, prograde moons that orbit Jupiter closer to the planet. The Pasiphae group consists of moons that have retrograde orbits, meaning they orbit in the opposite direction to Jupiter's rotation.
Pasithee (moon)
Pasithee is one of the moons of Saturn. It was discovered in 1990 and is part of the irregular moons of Saturn, which are characterized by their irregular shapes and orbits. Pasithee has an approximate diameter of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and orbits Saturn at a distance of around 20 million kilometers (12 million miles).
Philophrosyne (moon)
Philophrosyne is a small, irregularly shaped moon of Jupiter. Discovered in 2001, it is one of the many natural satellites that orbit the giant planet. Philophrosyne is part of the Himalia group, which consists of a collection of moons that share similar orbits and characteristics, suggesting they may be remnants from a larger body that broke apart in the past.
Praxidike (moon)
Praxidike is one of the natural satellites of the dwarf planet Haumea, which is located in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. It was discovered in 2003 and is named after the Greek goddess Praxidike, who represents the concept of vengeance. Praxidike is relatively small, with an estimated diameter of about 49 kilometers (approximately 30 miles).
S/2003 J 10
S/2003 J 10 is a natural satellite, or moon, of the planet Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is one of several smaller moons that orbit the gas giant. The moon is relatively small and was identified as part of Jupiter's irregular moon group, which features irregular orbits and varied characteristics.
S/2003 J 12
S/2003 J 12 is a small moon or satellite that orbits Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is part of a group of moons that are known to orbit the gas giant. This moon is one of the many irregular moons of Jupiter, which means that it has an eccentric, irregular orbit, unlike the larger, more spherical moons that tend to have more stable orbits.
S/2003 J 16
S/2003 J 16 is a small moon or natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is part of a group of irregular moons that orbit the planet. These irregular moons tend to have highly eccentric and inclined orbits, and they are usually thought to be captured objects rather than having formed in situ. S/2003 J 16 is relatively small and is one of many moons that make up Jupiter's extensive system of natural satellites.
S/2003 J 2
S/2003 J 2 is a natural satellite, or moon, of the planet Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is part of a group of small moons that orbit the planet at considerable distances. S/2003 J 2 is relatively small and not well-studied compared to the larger, more prominent moons of Jupiter, such as the Galilean moons (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto).
S/2003 J 23
S/2003 J 23 is a small natural satellite, or moon, of Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is part of a group of moons that orbit Jupiter in a retrograde direction, meaning they move in the opposite direction of Jupiter's rotation. These moons are typically irregularly shaped and are believed to have formed from captured asteroids or other celestial bodies.
S/2003 J 24
S/2003 J 24 is a natural satellite (or moon) of Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is part of Jupiter's extensive system of moons. This particular satellite is relatively small and is one of many irregular moons that orbit the planet. Irregular moons typically have eccentric orbits and often have highly inclined orbits relative to the planet's equatorial plane.
S/2003 J 4
S/2003 J 4 is a natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is one of the many irregular moons that orbit the planet. S/2003 J 4 is notable for its small size and irregular orbit, which is typical of many of Jupiter's outer moons. Like other moons of Jupiter, it was likely captured by the planet's strong gravity rather than having formed in situ.
S/2003 J 9
S/2003 J 9 is a small natural satellite (moon) of the planet Jupiter. It was discovered in 2003 and is part of a group of irregular moons that orbit Jupiter. The designation "S/2003" indicates that it was the ninth satellite (hence the "J 9") discovered in the year 2003.
S/2011 J 3
S/2011 J 3 is a provisional designation for a moon of Jupiter. It was discovered in 2011 and is part of the group of small, irregular moons that orbit Jupiter. This moon was observed as part of a larger survey of Jovian moons and is classified in terms of its size, orbit, and other physical characteristics.