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'''Hegemone''' (''hi-jem'-a-nee'' |
'''Hegemone''' (''hi-jem'-a-nee'', Greek ''‘Ηγεμόνη'') is a [[natural satellite]] of [[Jupiter (planet)|Jupiter]]. It orbits Jupiter at a distance of about [[1 E10 m|24.5 Gm]]. Hegemone is about 3 kilometers in diameter. |
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It was discovered by a team of [[astronomer]]s from the [[University of Hawaii]] led by [[Scott S. Sheppard]] in [[2003]], and given the temporary designation '''S/2003 J 8'''. It is also designated '''Jupiter XXXIX'''. |
It was discovered by a team of [[astronomer]]s from the [[University of Hawaii]] led by [[Scott S. Sheppard]] in [[2003]], and given the temporary designation '''S/2003 J 8'''. It is also designated '''Jupiter XXXIX'''. |
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Revision as of 01:47, 8 April 2005
Hegemone (hi-jem'-a-nee, Greek ‘Ηγεμόνη) is a natural satellite of Jupiter. It orbits Jupiter at a distance of about 24.5 Gm. Hegemone is about 3 kilometers in diameter.
It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii led by Scott S. Sheppard in 2003, and given the temporary designation S/2003 J 8. It is also designated Jupiter XXXIX.
It is named after Hegemone, one of the Graces, and a daughter of Zeus (Jupiter).
Hegemone belongs to the Pasiphaë group, irregular retrograde moons orbiting Jupiter at distances ranging between 22.8 and 24.1 Gm, and with inclinations ranging between 144.5° and 158.3°.