Praxidike Information Page

    Description

    Praxidike, also known as Jupiter XXVII, is a retrograde irregular satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii led by Scott S. Sheppard in 2000. It was named after Praxidike, the Greek goddess of punishment. Praxidike is the second largest member of the Ananke Group of retrograde, irregular, Jovian satellites.

    Identifier (LID)

    urn:nasa:pds:context:target:satellite.jupiter.praxidike

    Version

    1.1

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