Autonoe

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Autonoe is one of Jupiter's moons. 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. Autonoe was discovered in 2001 by a team of astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard.

Here are some key details about Autonoe:

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

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

3. Name Origin: Autonoe is named after a figure from Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Autonoe was one of the daughters of Cadmus and Harmonia. She was also the mother of the god Dionysus through her union with Zeus.

4. Discovery: Autonoe was discovered in 2001 as part of ongoing efforts to identify and characterize Jupiter's many moons.

5. Exploration: As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, there haven't been any dedicated space missions to study Autonoe 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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