Sinope

Also known as Jupiter IX

moon of Jupiter

AI overview

Sinope is a small moon that orbits Jupiter, one of many moons in Jupiter's vast system. It matters because studying it helps scientists understand the composition and origins of Jupiter's diverse collection of moons, which provides insights into how planetary systems form and evolve.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: irregular moon
Named after: Sinope
Parent body: Jupiter
Radius: 19
Mass: 75
Orbital period: -777.29
Image: Sinopé.jpg

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semi-major axis of an orbit: 23368614
discoverer or inventor: Seth Barnes Nicholson
time of discovery or invention: 1914-07-21
orbital eccentricity: 0.25
albedo: 0.04
apparent magnitude: 18.1
orbital inclination: 158.63840
temperature: 124
Commons category: Sinope (moon)

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Encyclopedic overview

Sinope /səˈnoʊpiː/, also known as Jupiter IX, is one of the outermost irregular satellites of Jupiter.

Discovery and Naming

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