Cyllene or jupiter xlviii, is a moon of jupiter. A team of astronomers from the university of hawaii led by scott s. Sheppard in 2003 found it.

Understanding the Context

Its designation is s/2003 j 13. Cyllene (jupiter xlviii, s/2003 j 13) a retrograde irregular moons of jupiter. It was discovered by scott s shepard et al in february 2003. Cyllene was named after cyllene another daughter of.

Key Insights

Originally called s/2003 j13, cyllene was named for a nymph in greek mythology who was a daughter of zeus, the greek equivalent of the roman god jupiter. She is associated with a. A water nymph (a naiad), or mountain nymph (an oread). Associated with mount kyllini in greece. A daughter of zeus (jupiter).

Final Thoughts

The moon received its name in march 2005. Oct 18, 2024ย ยท cyllene or jupiter xlviii, is a moon of jupiter. It was found by a team of astronomers from the university of hawaii led by scott s. Sheppard in 2003, getting the. Cyllene / s ษ™ หˆ l iห n iห /, also known as jupiter xlviii, is a natural satellite of jupiter. It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the university of hawaii led by scott s.

Sheppard in 2003, receiving the temporary designation s/2003 j 13.