Harpalyke

 

Harpalyke is one of Jupiter's many moons. It is a relatively small moon and is part of the Ananke group, a group of moons that share similar orbital characteristics and are believed to be remnants of a larger object captured by Jupiter's gravity. Harpalyke was discovered in 2000 by a team of astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard.

Here are some key details about Harpalyke:

1. Size and Characteristics: Harpalyke is considered a small moon, with an estimated diameter of about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles). Its small size is typical of many of Jupiter's outer moons.

2. Orbital Properties: Harpalyke follows an irregular and highly elliptical orbit around Jupiter. Its average distance from Jupiter is approximately 21.1 million kilometers (about 13.1 million miles). It takes Harpalyke approximately 611 Earth days to complete one orbit around Jupiter.

3. Group Association: Harpalyke is a member of the Ananke group, which consists of small moons that share similar orbital characteristics, such as their distant and eccentric orbits.

4. Name Origin: Like many of Jupiter's moons, Harpalyke is named after a figure from Greek mythology. Harpalyke was one of the daughters of the river god Asopus.

Please note that our knowledge of Jupiter's moons and other celestial objects is continually expanding as new observations and discoveries are made through ongoing astronomical research and missions.

 

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