Hermippe

 

Hermippe is one of the many moons of Jupiter. It is a member of the Pasiphae group, which is a cluster of irregular moons that orbit Jupiter in a retrograde direction, meaning they orbit the planet in the opposite direction of Jupiter's rotation. Hermippe was discovered in 2001 by a team of astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard.

Here are some key details about Hermippe:

1. Size and Characteristics: Hermippe, like other moons in the Pasiphae group, is relatively small and irregularly shaped. These moons are thought to be composed of a mixture of rock and ice.

2. Orbit: Hermippe follows a retrograde orbit around Jupiter, which means it orbits the planet in a direction opposite to Jupiter's rotation. Its orbit is distant from Jupiter and inclined relative to the planet's equator.

3. Name Origin: Hermippe is named after a figure from Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Hermippe was one of the many lovers of Zeus, the king of the gods. Her name is sometimes associated with horses.

4. Exploration: As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, there haven't been any dedicated space missions to study Hermippe specifically. Most of the information about this moon and others in its group comes from observations made by telescopes and spacecraft like the Galileo orbiter.

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

    

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