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Encyclopedia > List of natural satellites by diameter

This is a list of natural satellites in the solar system, ordered from largest to smallest by average diameter. Moons of the Solar System scaled to Earths Moon A natural satellite is an object that orbits a planet or other body larger than itself and which is not man-made. ...

Contents

350-6000 km

Primary and numeral Name Image Diameter
(km)
Semi-major axis
(km)
Orbital period
(d)
Discovery Notes
Jupiter III Ganymede 5262.4 1 070 412 +7.154 552 96 1610 Main group moon (Galilean)
Saturn VI Titan 5151 1,221,930 +15.945 42 1655 Main group moon
Jupiter IV Callisto 4820.6 1 882 709 +16.689 018 4 1610 Main group moon (Galilean)
Jupiter I Io 3660.0×3637.4
×3630.6
421 700 +1.769 137 786 1610 Main group moon (Galilean)
Earth Moon
3476.2 384 401 +27.321 661 55 prehistoric
Jupiter II Europa
3121.6 671 034 +3.551 181 041 1610 Main group moon (Galilean)
Neptune I Triton 2707 354 800 -5.877 1846 Main group moon (retrograde)
Uranus III Titania 1577.8 ± 3.6 435 910 8.705 872 1787 Main group moon
Saturn V Rhea 1529
(1535 × 1525 × 1526)
527 108 +4.518 212 1672 Main group moon
Uranus IV Oberon 1522.8 ± 5.2 583 520 13.463239 1787 Main group moon
Saturn VIII Iapetus
1472
(1494 × 1498 × 1425)
3 560 820 +79.3215 1671 Main group moon
Pluto I Charon
1207±3 19 571 ± 4 6.387230 1978
Uranus II Umbriel 1169.4 ± 5.6 266,300 4.144177 1851 Main group moon
Uranus I Ariel 1157.8 ± 1.2 191,020 2.520379 1851 Main group moon
Saturn IV Dione 1123
(1128 × 1122 × 1121)
377,396 +2.736915 1684 Main group moon
Saturn III Tethys 1066
(1081 × 1062 × 1055)
294,619 +1.887802 1684 Main group moon
Saturn II Enceladus 504
(513 × 503 × 497)
237,950 +1.370218 1789 Main group moon
Uranus V Miranda 471.6 ± 1.4 129,390 1.413479 1948 Main group moon
Neptune VIII Proteus 418
(436 × 416 × 402)
117,647 1.122 1989 Inner moon
Saturn I Mimas 397
(415 × 394 × 381)
185,404 +0.942422 1789 Main group moon

A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Water, Rabbit, and Deer: three of the 20 day symbols in the Aztec calendar, from the Aztec Sun Stone. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure trace Oxygen 100% Ganymede (gan-É™-meed, IPA: ; Greek Γανυμήδης) is Jupiters largest moon, and indeed the largest moon in the entire solar system; it is larger in diameter than Mercury but only about half its mass. ... Ganymede True Color Orbit 1 This is the only true color image of Ganymede acquired by Galileo spacecraft. ... Jupiters 4 Galilean moons, in a composite image comparing their sizes and the size of Jupiter (Great Red Spot visible). ... Atmospheric characteristics Pressure 146. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Titan_in_natural_color_Cassini. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure trace Carbon dioxide 100% Callisto (kÉ™-lis-toe, IPA: ; Greek Καλλιστώ) is a moon of the planet Jupiter, discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei. ... Download high resolution version (740x753, 71 KB) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Jupiters 4 Galilean moons, in a composite image comparing their sizes and the size of Jupiter (Great Red Spot visible). ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure trace Sulfur dioxide 90% Io (eye-oe, IPA: , Greek Ῑώ) is the innermost of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2796x2796, 771 KB) Original Caption Released with Image: NASAs Galileo spacecraft acquired its highest resolution images of Jupiters moon Io on 3 July 1999 during its closest pass to Io since orbit insertion in late 1995. ... Jupiters 4 Galilean moons, in a composite image comparing their sizes and the size of Jupiter (Great Red Spot visible). ... Bulk silicate composition (estimated wt%) SiO2 44. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x1024, 281 KB) moon [edit] Summary This is a stack of 10 frames taken through a 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 1 µPa Oxygen 100% Europa (ew-roe-pÉ™, IPA:  ; Greek Ευρώπη) is a moon of the planet Jupiter. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (913x913, 462 KB) [[Melanie is a cool moon my aunt found this moon and she is still living nnnnnnaaaaaaasssssssass[[Media:--~~~~Example. ... Jupiters 4 Galilean moons, in a composite image comparing their sizes and the size of Jupiter (Great Red Spot visible). ... Triton (trye-tÉ™n, IPA: , Greek Τρίτων), or Neptune I, is the planet Neptunes largest moon. ... Download high resolution version (1024x796, 150 KB)A color mosaic of Triton, Neptunes moon (large). ... Atmospheric pressure   Titania (ti-taan-ee-É™ or tye-tan-ee-É™) is the largest moon of Uranus. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Titania. ... Atmosphere none Rhea (ree-a, Greek ‘Ρέα) is the second largest moon of Saturn and was discovered in 1672 by Giovanni Domenico Cassini. ... Illustration for Rhea (moon) NASA image from Voyager 1 montage at http://grin. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Oberon (oe-bur-on) is the outermost of the major moons of the planet Uranus. ... Original Caption Released with Image: This Voyager 2 picture of Oberon is the best the spacecraft acquired of Uranus outermost moon. ... Iapetus (eye-ap-É™-tÉ™s, IPA , Greek Ιαπετός) is the third-largest moon of Saturn, discovered by Giovanni Domenico Cassini in 1671. ... Media:Example. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Umbriel (um-bree-É™l, IPA ) is a moon of Uranus discovered on 1851-10-24 by William Lassell. ... Original Caption Released with Image: The southern hemisphere of Umbriel displays heavy cratering in this Voyager 2 image, taken Jan. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Ariel (air-ee-É™l, IPA ) is a moon of Uranus discovered on 1851-10-24 by William Lassell. ... Download high resolution version (767x867, 47 KB)Original Caption Released with Image: This mosaic of the four highest-resolution images of Ariel represents the most detailed Voyager 2 picture of this satellite of Uranus. ... Atmosphere none Dione (dye-oe-nee, Greek Διώνη) is a moon of Saturn discovered by Giovanni Cassini in 1684. ... Download high resolution version (756x744, 35 KB)This picture of Dione was take by Voyager 1 from a range of 162,000 kilometers (100,600 miles) on November 12, 1980. ... Atmosphere none Tethys (tee-thÉ™s or teth-É™s, IPA , Greek Τηθύς) is a moon of Saturn that was discovered by Giovanni Domenico Cassini in 1684. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x1000, 67 KB) Thethys (satellite of Saturn) imaged by the Cassini spacecraft. ... [5] Atmospheric characteristics Pressure trace, significant spatial variability [6], [7] Water vapour 91% [8] Carbon dioxide 3. ... Download high resolution version (1004x1004, 93 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Miranda (mi-ran-da) is the smallest and innermost of Uranus major moons. ... Miranda, moon of Uranus. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Proteus (proe-tee-us, Greek Πρωτέας) is one of Neptunes moons. ... Download high resolution version (727x726, 31 KB)Photo of Netptunes satellite Proteus taken by Voyager 2 (large version). ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Atmosphere none Mimas (mye-mÉ™s, IPA , Greek Μίμᾱς, rarely Μίμανς) is a moon of Saturn that was discovered in 1789 by William Herschel. ... Image File history File links Mimas, Saturns moon. ...

100-350 km

Primary and numeral Name Image Diameter
(km)
Semi-major axis
(km)
Orbital period
(d)
Discovery Notes
Eris I Dysnomia 350±50 30 000-36 000 ~14 2005 SDO moon
Neptune II Nereid
340 5 513 400 360.14 1949 Prograde irregular
(136108) 2003 EL61 I S/2005 (136108) 1
(Rudolph)
~310 49,500 ± 400 49.12 2005 KBO moon
Saturn VII Hyperion
292
(360 × 280 × 225)
1 481 010 +21.27661 1848 Main group moon
(79360) 1997 CS29 S/2005 (79360) 1 ~292 2300 2005 KBO moon (Binary)
(82075) 2000 YW134 S/2005 (82075) 1 ~237 1900 2005 SDO moon
Saturn IX Phoebe 220
(230 × 220 × 210)
12 869 700 -545.09 1899 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Neptune VII Larissa 195
(216×204×164)
73 548 0.555 1989 Inner moon
Uranus XVII Sycorax ~ 190 12,179,000 -1285.62** 1997 Retrograde irregular
2001 QG298 S/2002 (2001 QG298) 1 185
(265 × 160 × 150)
400 2002 KBO moon (Binary)
Jupiter V Amalthea 181
(262×146×134)
181 170 +11h 57m 22.67s 1892 Inner moon (Amalthea)
Saturn X Janus 179
(193 × 173 × 137)
151,472 +0.69466 1966 Inner moon (co-orbital)
2003 QY90 S/2003 (2003 QY90) 1 ~178 10,000 2003 SDO moon (Binary)
Neptune VI Galatea 175
(204×184×144)
61,953 0.429 1989 Inner moon
2000 OJ67 S/2005 (2000 OJ67) 1 ~175 2300 2005 KBO moon
Jupiter VI Himalia 170 11 451 971 +250.37 1904 Prograde irregular (Himalia)
(136108) 2003 EL61 II S/2005 (136108) 2 ~170 39,300 ± 400 34.1 2005 KBO moon
Uranus XV Puck 162 ± 4 86,010 0.761833 1985 Inner moon
(48639) 1995 TL8 S/2005 (48639) 1 ~161 420 2005 SDO moon
2001 QC298 S/2002 (2001 QC298) 1 ~155 3,690 ± 70 2002 KBO moon (Binary)
Neptune V Despina 152
(180×150×130)
52,526 0.335 1989 Inner moon
(47171) 1999 TC36 S/2001 (47171) 1 ~140 7,640 ± 460 2001 KBO moon
(66652) 1999 RZ253 S/2003 (66652) 1 ~137 4,660 ± 170 2003 KBO moon (Binary)
Uranus XII Portia 135 ± 8 66,090 0.513196 1986 Inner moon
2000 CQ114 S/2004 (2000 CQ114) 1 ~133 5,880 ± 200 2004 KBO moon (Binary)
(80806) 2000 CM105 S/2005 (80806) 1 ~129 2700 2005 KBO moon
(88611) 2001 QT297 S/2002 (88611) 1 ~122 ± 14 27,300 ± 343 2002 KBO moon
2000 CF105 S/2001 (2000 CF105) 1 ~120 23,000 2001 KBO moon
Saturn XI Epimetheus 113
(135 × 108 × 105)
151,422 +0.69433 1980 Inner moon (co-orbital)
617 Patroclus I Menoetius 113 ± 3 680 ± 20 4.283 2001 Moon of a Jupiter Trojan (Binary)
90 Antiope I S/2000 (90) 1 110 ± 16 170 0.69 2000 Asteroid moon (Binary)
1998 WW31 S/2000 (1998 WW31) 1 110 ± 12 22,300 ± 800 2000 KBO moon (Binary)
Jupiter XIV Thebe 110×90 221 700 +16h 11m 17s 1980 Inner moon (Amalthea)

A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Water, Rabbit, and Deer: three of the 20 day symbols in the Aztec calendar, from the Aztec Sun Stone. ... Dysnomia (officially designated (136199) Eris I Dysnomia) is a moon of the dwarf planet Eris. ... The scattered disc (or scattered disk) is a distant region of our solar system, thinly populated by icy planetoids known as scattered disk objects (SDOs), a subset of the broader family of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). ... Voyager 2 view of Nereid. ... Original caption: Nereid, the last satellite of Neptune to be discovered before Voyagers recent discoveries, was first seen by Gerard Kuiper in 1949. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... (136108) 2003 EL61 (also written (136108) 2003 EL61), is a large (roughly one-third the mass of Pluto) and very unusual Kuiper belt object discovered by Mike Brown at Caltech in the United States. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Hyperion (hye-peer-ee-É™n, IPA , Greek Ὑπερίων) is a moon of Saturn discovered by William Cranch Bond, George Phillips Bond and William Lassell in 1848. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... The scattered disc (or scattered disk) is a distant region of our solar system, thinly populated by icy planetoids known as scattered disk objects (SDOs), a subset of the broader family of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). ... For other meanings see Phoebe. ... Download high resolution version (565x823, 63 KB)Phoebe, as imaged by the Cassini probe on June 11, 2004 JPL image reference: PIA06064. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... A simulated view of Larissa orbiting Neptune Larissa (la-ris-a, Greek Λάρῑσα) is the fifth of Neptunes known moons. ... Image File history File links Larissa_1. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Sycorax (sik-or-aks) is a moon of Uranus. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Amalthea (am-É™l-thee-É™, IPA: , Greek Αμάλθεια) is the third moon of Jupiter (in order of distance from the planet), and the fifth in order of discovery, hence its Roman numeral designation of Jupiter V. It was discovered on September 9, 1892 by Edward Emerson Barnard using... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (860x410, 53 KB) Amalthea, as photographed by the Galileo spacecraft. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... The inner satellites of Jupiter are four small moons that orbit close to Jupiter, merging with its planetary ring. ... Janus (jay-nus, Greek Ιανός) is a moon of Saturn. ... Janus, Saturns moon. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... The scattered disc (or scattered disk) is a distant region of our solar system, thinly populated by icy planetoids known as scattered disk objects (SDOs), a subset of the broader family of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). ... A simulated view of Galatea orbiting Neptune Galatea (gal-a-tee-a, Greek Γαλατεία) is the fourth known moon of Neptune, named after Galatea, one of the Nereids of Greek legend. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Himalia (hye-mal-ee-a, also hi-mahl-ee-a, IPA , ; Greek ‘Ιμαλíα) is a moon of Jupiter. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Himalia group is a dynamical grouping of Jupiters moons, which share similar orbits. ... (136108) 2003 EL61 (also written (136108) 2003 EL61), is a large (roughly one-third the mass of Pluto) and very unusual Kuiper belt object discovered by Mike Brown at Caltech in the United States. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Puck (puk) is a moon of Uranus. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... (48639) 1995 TL8 (also written (48639) 1995 TL8) is a trans-Neptunian object of the Scattered disk object subclass, and posesses a very large satellite. ... The scattered disc (or scattered disk) is a distant region of our solar system, thinly populated by icy planetoids known as scattered disk objects (SDOs), a subset of the broader family of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... A simulated view of Despina orbiting Neptune Despina (des-pee-na or des-pye-na; Latin DespÅ“na from Greek Δεσποίνη) is the third known moon of Neptune. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... (47171) 1999 TC36 (also written: (47171) 1999 TC36) is a trans-Neptunian object. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Portia (por-sha) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Epimetheus (ep-i-mee-thee-us, Greek Επιμηθεύς) is a moon of Saturn. ... Image File history File links Epimetheus, a moon of Saturn, photographed by the Cassini orbiter, 2005 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... 617 Patroclus is the second Jovian Trojan asteroid to be discovered. ... Image of the Trojan asteroids in front of and behind Jupiter along its orbital path. ... 90 Antiope (an-tye-a-pee) is an asteroid discovered on October 1, 1866 by Robert Luther. ...  ©  This image is copyrighted. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... 1998 WW31 (also written 1998 WW31) is an object of the solar system located beyond the orbit of Neptune. ... 1998 WW31 (also written 1998 WW31) is an object of the solar system located beyond the orbit of Neptune. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Thebe (thee-bee, IPA ; Greek Θήβη) is the fourth of Jupiters known moons by distance from the planet. ... This image of Thebe was taken by NASAs Galileo spacecraft on January 4, 2000, at a range of 193,000 kilometers (about 120,000 miles). ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... The inner satellites of Jupiter are four small moons that orbit close to Jupiter, merging with its planetary ring. ...

60-100 km

Primary and numeral Name Image Diameter
(km)
Semi-major axis
(km)
Orbital period
(d)
Discovery Notes
Uranus XVI Caliban ~ 98 7 231 000 -579.39 1997 Retrograde irregular
2003 UN284 I S/2003 (2003 UN284) 1 ~97 ~60,000 2003 KBO moon (Binary)
Uranus XI Juliet 94 ± 8 64 350 0.493065 1986 Inner moon
1999 OJ4 I S/2005 (1999 OJ4) 1 ~93 2,200 2005 KBO moon
(26308) 1998 SM165 I S/2001 (26308) 1 ~88 11,310 ± 110 2001 KBO moon
Pluto II Nix 44-130 48 675 24.856 2005
Pluto III Hydra 44-130 64 780 38.206 2005
Jupiter VII Elara 86 11 778 034 +261.14 1905 Prograde irregular (Himalia)
Saturn XVI Prometheus 86
(119 × 87 × 61)
139,380 +0.61299 1980 Inner moon (shepherd)
2001 QW322 I S/2003 (2001 QW322) 1 ~86 ~130,000 2001 KBO moon (Binary)
Neptune IV Thalassa 83
(108×100×52)
50,075 0.311 1989 Inner moon
Saturn XVII Pandora 81
(103 × 80 × 64)
141,720 +0.62850 1980 Inner moon (shepherd)
Uranus XIV Belinda 81 ± 16 75,260 0.623527 1986 Inner moon
Uranus IX Cressida 80 ± 4 61,780 0.463570 1986 Inner moon
Uranus XIII Rosalind 72 ± 12 69,940 0.558460 1986 Inner moon
Neptune III Naiad 67
(96×60×52)
48,227 0.294 1989 Inner moon
58534 Logos I Zoe ~66 8,010 ± 80 312 2001 KBO moon (Binary)
Uranus X Desdemona 64 ± 8 62,680 0.473650 1986 Inner moon

A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Water, Rabbit, and Deer: three of the 20 day symbols in the Aztec calendar, from the Aztec Sun Stone. ... Atmosphere none Caliban (kal-i-ban or kal-a-bun) is a moon of Uranus, named after the monster character in William Shakespeares play The Tempest. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Juliet (jew-lee-et ) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Nix (formerly known as S/2005 P 2), is a natural satellite of Pluto. ... Hydra (formerly known as S/2005 P 1) is a natural satellite of Pluto. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Elara (ee-lur-a or ee-lair-a, IPA or , Greek Ελάρη) is a moon of Jupiter. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Himalia group is a dynamical grouping of Jupiters moons, which share similar orbits. ... Prometheus (proe-mee-thee-us, Greek Προμηθέας) is a moon of Saturn. ... Prometheus, Saturns moon. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A planetary ring is a ring of dust and other small particles orbiting around a planet in a flat disc-shaped region. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... A simulated view of Thalassa orbiting Neptune. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Pandora (pan-dor-a, Greek Πανδώρα) is a moon of Saturn. ... Pandora, Saturns moon. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A planetary ring is a ring of dust and other small particles orbiting around a planet in a flat disc-shaped region. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Belinda (be-lin-da) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Cressida (kres-i-da) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Rosalind (roz-a-lind) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A simulated view of Naiad orbiting Neptune with The Sun in the distance. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... 58534 Logos, formerly known as (58534) 1997 CQ29, is a Kuiper belt object, more specifically a cubewano. ... Artists rendering of the Kuiper Belt and hypothetical more distant Oort cloud. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Desdemona (dez-di-moe-na) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ...

30-60 km

Primary and numeral Name Image Diameter
(km)
Semi-major axis
(km)
Orbital period
(d)
Discovery Notes
Jupiter VIII Pasiphaë 60 23 609 042 -741.09 1908 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Neptune S/2002 N 1 60 15,728,000 -1879.71 2003 Retrograde irregular
Neptune S/2002 N 4 60 48,387,000 -9373.99 2003 Retrograde irregular
Uranus VIII Bianca 51 ± 4 59,170 0.434579 1986 Inner moon
Jupiter XI Carme 46 23 197 992 -721.82 1938 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XVI Metis 43 127 690 +7h 4m 29s 1980 Inner moon (Amalthea)
Uranus VII Ophelia 43 ± 8 53,790 0.376400 1986 Inner moon (shepherd)
Saturn XXIX Siarnaq ~40 17 776 600 +884.88 2000 Prograde irregular (Inuit)
Uranus VI Cordelia 40 ± 6 49,770 0.335034 1986 Inner moon (shepherd)
Jupiter IX Sinope 38 24 057 865 -762.33 1914 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
22 Kalliope I Linus 38 ± 6 1065 ± 8 3.590 2001 Asteroid moon
Neptune S/2002 N 2 38 22,422,000 2914.07 2003 Prograde irregular
Neptune S/2002 N 3 38 23,571,000 3167.85 2003 Prograde irregular
Jupiter X Lysithea 36 11 740 560 +259.89 1938 Prograde irregular (Himalia)
Saturn XII Helene 33
(36 × 32 × 30)
377,396 +2.736915 1980 Main group trojan
Saturn XXVI Albiorix ~32 16 266 700 +774.58 2000 Prograde irregular (Gallic)
Saturn XV Atlas 31
(46 × 38 × 19)
137,670 +0.60169 1980 Inner moon (shepherd)

A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Water, Rabbit, and Deer: three of the 20 day symbols in the Aztec calendar, from the Aztec Sun Stone. ... Pasiphaë (IPA: , pa-sif-a-ee, Greek Πασιφάη) is a moon of Jupiter. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Pasiphaë group is made up of moons of Jupiter which share similar orbits. ... S/2002 N 1 is a natural satellite of Neptune. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... S/2002 N 4 is a natural satellite of Neptune. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... Bianca orbiting Uranus There is also an asteroid called 218 Bianca. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Carme (IPA: , kar-mee, Greek Κάρμη) is one of Jupiters moons. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Carme group is made up of moons of Jupiter which share similar orbits. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Metis (mee-tÉ™s, IPA: , Greek Μήτις), or Jupiter XVI, is the innermost member of the Jupiters small inner moons and thus Jupiters innermost moon. ... Photograph of the moon Metis taken by Galileos solid state imaging system between November 1996 and June 1997. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... The inner satellites of Jupiter are four small moons that orbit close to Jupiter, merging with its planetary ring. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Ophelia (o-fee-lee-a) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A planetary ring is a ring of dust and other small particles orbiting around a planet in a flat disc-shaped region. ... Siarnaq (see-ar-naak) (Saturn XXIX) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Inuit group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Cordelia (kor-dee-lee-a) is the innermost moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A planetary ring is a ring of dust and other small particles orbiting around a planet in a flat disc-shaped region. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Sinope (IPA: , si-noe-pee, Greek Σινώπη) is a moon of Jupiter discovered by Seth Barnes Nicholson at Lick Observatory in 1914, and is named after Sinope of Greek mythology. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Pasiphaë group is made up of moons of Jupiter which share similar orbits. ... 22 Kalliope (ka-lye-a-pee) is a very large main belt asteroid discovered by J. R. Hind on November 16, 1852. ... (22) Kalliope I Linus is an asteroid moon that orbits the large M-type asteroid 22 Kalliope. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... S/2002 N 2 is a natural satellite of Neptune. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... S/2002 N 3 is a natural satellite of Neptune. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Lysithea (lye-sith-ee-a or li-sith-ee-a, IPA , ; Greek Λυσιθέα) is a moon of Jupiter. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Himalia group is a dynamical grouping of Jupiters moons, which share similar orbits. ... Helene (hel-e-nee, Greek ‘Ελένη) is a moon of Saturn. ... Helene, Saturns moon, Voyager 2 image. ... A Trojan moon is a natural satellite of a planet occupying the L4 or L5 equilateral Lagrangian points of a primary-moon system. ... Albiorix (al-bee-or-iks) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Gallic group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Atlas (at-lus, Greek Άτλας) is a moon of Saturn. ... Atlas, Saturns moon. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A planetary ring is a ring of dust and other small particles orbiting around a planet in a flat disc-shaped region. ...

10-30 km

Primary and numeral Name Image Diameter
(km)
Semi-major axis
(km)
Orbital period
(d)
Discovery Notes
Saturn XVIII Pan 30
(35 × 35 × 23)
133 584 +0.57505 1990 Inner moon (shepherd)
Uranus XVIII Prospero ~ 30 16,256,000 -1962.95 1999 Retrograde irregular
Uranus XIX Setebos ~ 30 17,418,000 -2196.35 1999 Retrograde irregular
Jupiter XII Ananke 28 21 454 952 -642.02 1951 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Neptune X Psamathe 28 46,695,000 -9115.91 2003 Retrograde irregular
Uranus XXV Perdita ~ 26.6 76,420 0.638 1986 Inner moon
Uranus XXVI Mab ~ 24.8 97,734 0.923 2003 Inner moon
Saturn XIII Telesto 24
(29 × 22 × 20)
294,619 +1.887802 1980 Main group trojan
Mars Phobos 22.2
(26.8×21×18.4)
9377 7.66 h 1877
Saturn XX Paaliaq ~22 15 103 400 +692.98 2000 Prograde irregular (Inuit)
Saturn XIV Calypso 21
(30 × 23 × 14)
294,619 +1.887802 1980 Main group trojan
Jupiter XV Adrastea 26×20×16 128 690 +7h 9m 30s 1979 Inner moon (Amalthea)
Jupiter XIII Leda 20 11 187 781 +241.75 1974 Prograde irregular (Himalia)
Uranus XX Stephano ~ 20 8,004,000 -677.48 1999 Retrograde irregular
762 Pulcova I S/2000 (762) 1 ~20 ~810 2000 Asteroid moon
Saturn XIX Ymir ~18 22 429 673 -1254.15 2000 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
87 Sylvia I Romulus 18 ± 4 1356 ± 5 3.650 2001 Asteroid moon
121 Hermione I S/2002 (121) 1 ~18 795 ± 2 1.63 2001 Asteroid moon
Uranus XXVII Cupid ~ 17.8 74,800 0.618 2003 Inner moon
Saturn XXIV Kiviuq ~16 11 294 800 +448.16 2000 Prograde irregular (Inuit)
Saturn XXI Tarvos ~15 18 562 800 +944.23 2000 Prograde irregular (Gallic)
45 Eugenia I Petit-Prince 12.7 ± 0.8 1184 ± 12 4.766 1998 Asteroid moon
Mars Deimos
12.6
(15×12×10.4)
23 460 1.264 583 1877
Saturn XXII Ijiraq ~12 11 355 316 +451.77 2000 Prograde irregular (Inuit)
Uranus XXII Francisco ~ 12 4,276,000 -267.12 2001 Retrograde irregular
Uranus XXIV Ferdinand ~ 12 20,901,000 -2805.51 2001 Retrograde irregular
283 Emma I S/2003 (283) 1 ~12 596 ± 3 2003 Asteroid moon
Uranus XXIII Margaret ~ 11 14,345,000 +1654.32 2003 Prograde irregular
1313 Berna I S/2004 (1313) 1 ~11 ~35 2004 Asteroid moon (Binary)

A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Water, Rabbit, and Deer: three of the 20 day symbols in the Aztec calendar, from the Aztec Sun Stone. ... Atmosphere none Pan (pan, Greek Πάν) is a moon of Saturn, named after the god Pan. ... Image File history File links View of Saturns Small Inner Moon Pan, taken by the Cassini Spacecrafts Imaging Sub-system Narrow-Angle Camera on May 20, 2005. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A planetary ring is a ring of dust and other small particles orbiting around a planet in a flat disc-shaped region. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Prospero (pros-pur-oe) is a relatively small natural satellite of the planet Uranus named after the sorcerer in William Shakespeares play The Tempest. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Setebos (set-e-bus) is Uranus outermost named moon, surpassed only by S/2001 U 2. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Ananke (a-nang-kee, IPA ; Greek Ανάγκη) is one of Jupiters moons. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Ananke group is made up of moons of Jupiter which share similar orbits. ... Psamathe (sam-a-thee, Greek Ψαμαθεια, Latin PsamathÄ“) is an irregular natural satellite of Neptune. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Perdita (pur-di-ta, IPA ) is a moon of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Mab (mab, IPA [mæb]) is a natural satellite of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Atmosphere none Telesto IPA: , Greek Τελεστώ) is a moon of Saturn. ... Image File history File links Telesto_cassini_closeup. ... A Trojan moon is a natural satellite of a planet occupying the L4 or L5 equilateral Lagrangian points of a primary-moon system. ... Phobos (IPA , Greek Φόβος: Fright), is the larger and innermost of Mars two moons, and is named after Phobos, son of Ares (Mars) from Greek Mythology. ... Download high resolution version (665x650, 57 KB)A detailed image of Phobos, taken by Mars Global Surveyor on June 1, 2003. ... Paaliaq (paw-lee-aak) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Inuit group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Atmosphere none Calypso (ka-lip-soe, Greek Καλυψώ) is a moon of Saturn. ... Calypso, Saturns moon. ... A Trojan moon is a natural satellite of a planet occupying the L4 or L5 equilateral Lagrangian points of a primary-moon system. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Adrastea (IPA: , ad-ra-stee-a, Greek Αδράστεια) is the second of Jupiters known moons (counting outward from the planet). ... Adrastea - the moon of Jupiter File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... The inner satellites of Jupiter are four small moons that orbit close to Jupiter, merging with its planetary ring. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa For the asteroid, see 38 Leda Leda (lee-dÉ™, IPA: ; Greek Λήδα), or Jupiter XIII, is a prograde irregular satellite of Jupiter that was discovered by Charles T. Kowal at the Mount Palomar Observatory on September 14, 1974, right after three nights worth of photographic plates had... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Himalia group is a dynamical grouping of Jupiters moons, which share similar orbits. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Stephano (stef-a-noe or ste-faa-noe) is a natural satellite of Uranus. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... 762 Pulcova is a main belt asteroid. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... Ymir (ee-mur) (Saturn XIX) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... 87 Sylvia (sil-vee-a) is one of the largest main belt asteroids. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... 121 Hermione is a very large and dark main belt asteroid. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Cupid (kew-pid, IPA: ) is an inner satellite of Uranus. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... Kiviuq (kee-vee-oek or kiv-ee-uk) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Inuit group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Tarvos (tar-vus) (Saturn XXI) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Gallic group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... 45 Eugenia (ew-jee-nee-a) is a large Main belt asteroid. ... Petit-Prince orbiting Eugenia (45) Eugenia I Petit-Prince is an asteroid moon that orbits the larger asteroid 45 Eugenia. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... Deimos (IPA or ; Greek Δείμος: Dread), is the smaller and outermost of Mars’ two moons, named after Deimos from Greek Mythology. ... An image of Deimos taken by the Viking 1 orbiter. ... Ijiraq (ee-ye-raak or ee-ji-raak) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Inuit group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Francisco (fran-sis-koe, IPA ) is a natural satellite of Uranus. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Ferdinand (fur-di-nand, IPA ) is a natural satellite of Uranus. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... 283 Emma is a very large main belt asteroid. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Margaret (mar-grit)is a natural satellite of Uranus. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... 1313 Berna is an asteroid orbiting the Sun. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ...

6-10 km

Primary and numeral Name Image Diameter
(km)
Semi-major axis
(km)
Orbital period
(d)
Discovery Notes
Saturn XXVIII Erriapo ~10 17 236 900 +844.89 2000 Prograde irregular (Gallic)
Uranus XXI Trinculo ~ 10 8,504,000 -748.83 2001 Retrograde irregular
Jupiter XVII Callirrhoe 9 23 214 986 -722.62 2000 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
107 Camilla I S/2001 (107) I 9 ± 1 1235 ± 16 3.7 2001 Asteroid moon
809 Lundia I S/2005 (809) I 7 − 10 15 ± 5 0.64 2005 Asteroid moon (Binary)
1089 Tama I S/2003 (1089) I ~9 ~20 0.6852 2003 Asteroid moon (Binary)
Jupiter XVIII Themisto 8 7 393 216 +129.87 2000 Prograde irregular
Saturn XLIV S/2004 S 19 ~8 18 168 300 -914.29 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XXVII Skathi ~8 15 672 500 -732.52 2000 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Jupiter XXVII Praxidike 7 20 823 948 -613.90 2001 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Saturn XXXV Daphnis 6 − 8 136,505 +0.59408 2005 Inner moon (shepherd)
Saturn XXV Mundilfari ~7 18 725 800 -956.70 2000 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XXXI Narvi ~7 19 395 200 -1008.45 2003 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XXIII Suttungr ~7 19 579 000 -1022.82 2000 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XXX Thrymr ~7 20 278 100 -1078.09 2000 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XXXIX S/2004 S 18 ~7 20 570 000 -1101.45 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XLV S/2006 S 2 ~7 22 321 200 -1245.06 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
87 Sylvia II Remus 7 ± 2 706 ± 5 1.379 2004 Asteroid moon
379 Huenna I S/2003 (379) I ~7 3400 ± 10 80.8 2003 Asteroid moon
1139 Atami I S/2005 (1139) I ~7 2005 Asteroid moon (Binary)
Saturn XXXVII S/2004 S 11 ~6 17 153 520 +838.77 2004 Prograde irregular (Inuit)
Saturn XLVII S/2006 S 8 ~6 17 473 800 -862.37 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn S/2004 S 13 ~6 18 056 300 -905.85 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn S/2006 S 4 ~6 18 065 700 -906.56 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn S/2006 S 6 ~6 18 556 900 -943.78 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn S/2006 S 1 ~6 18 930 200 -972.41 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XXXVIII S/2004 S 15 ~6 19 104 000 -985.83 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XLIII S/2004 S 14 ~6 19 709 300 -1033.05 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XXXVI S/2004 S 10 ~6 20 482 900 -1094.46 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn S/2004 S 7 ~6 20 576 700 -1101.99 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn S/2006 S 3 ~6 21 076 300 -1142.37 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XLVIII S/2006 S 7 ~6 22 288 916 -1242.36 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XLVI S/2006 S 5 ~6 22 984 322 -1300.95 2006 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XLII S/2004 S 8 ~6 24 504 879 -1432.16 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)

A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... Water, Rabbit, and Deer: three of the 20 day symbols in the Aztec calendar, from the Aztec Sun Stone. ... Erriapo (air-ee-ap-oe?, Latin Erriapō or Erriappō) (Saturn XXVIII) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Gallic group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Trinculo (tring-kew-loe) is a natural satellite of Uranus. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... Callirrhoe (IPA: , ka-leer-oe-ee, Greek Καλλιρρόη) (Jupiter XVII) is one of Jupiters outermost named natural satellites. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Pasiphaë group is made up of moons of Jupiter which share similar orbits. ... 107 Camilla is one of the largest main belt asteroids. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... 809 Lundia is a minor planet orbiting the Sun. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... 1089 Tama is an asteroid orbiting the Sun. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... Atmospheric pressure 0 kPa Themisto (thÉ™-mis-toe, IPA: ; Greek Θεμιστώ), or Jupiter XVIII, is a moon of Jupiter. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... S/2004 S 19 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Skathi (skaadh-ee, with a voiced th as in this) (Saturn XXVII) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Praxidike (IPA: , prak-sid-i-kee, Greek Πραξιδίκη) (Jupiter XXVII) is a natural satellite of Jupiter. ... In astronomy, an irregular satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, often retrograde orbit and believed to be captured as opposed to a regular satellite, formed in situ. ... The Ananke group is made up of moons of Jupiter which share similar orbits. ... Image of Daphnis obtained by Cassini showing the ripples it induces in the edges of the Keeler gap. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... In astronomy, an inner satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. ... A planetary ring is a ring of dust and other small particles orbiting around a planet in a flat disc-shaped region. ... Mundilfari (moon-dil-fair-ee, Norse Mundilfäri) (Saturn XXV) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Narvi (nar-vee) (Saturn XXXI) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Suttungr (soot-oong-ur) (Saturn XXIII) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... Thrymr (THRIM er) is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2004 S 18 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 2 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... 87 Sylvia (sil-vee-a) is one of the largest main belt asteroids. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... 379 Huenna is a rather large Main belt asteroid. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... 243 Ida and its moon Dactyl An asteroid moon is an asteroid that orbits another asteroid. ... S/2004 S 11 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Inuit group is made up of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 8 is a retrograde irregular satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2004 S 13 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 4 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 6 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 1 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2004 S 15 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2004 S 14 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2004 S 10 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2004 S 7 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 3 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 7 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2006 S 5 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ... S/2004 S 8 is a natural satellite of Saturn. ... This diagram shows the orbits of Saturns irregular satellites surrounding the planet like a swarm. ... The Norse group is a large group of moons of Saturn which share similar orbits. ...

1-5 km

Primary and numeral Name Image Diameter
(km)
Semi-major axis
(km)
Orbital period
(d)
Discovery Notes
Jupiter XIX Megaclite 5 24 687 239 -792.44 2001 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter XX Taygete 5 22 438 648 -686.67 2001 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXIII Kalyke 5 23 180 773 -721.02 2001 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXIV Iocaste 5 20 722 566 -609.43 2001 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Saturn S/2004 S 12 ~5 19 905 900 -1048.54 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XL S/2004 S 9 ~5 19 984 800 -1054.78 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Jupiter S/2000 J 11 4 12 570 424 +287.93 2001 Prograde irregular
Jupiter XXVIII Autonoe 4 24 264 445 -772.17 2002 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter XLI Aoede 4 23 044 175 -714.66 2003 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter XXI Chaldene 4 22 713 444 -699.33 2001 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXVI Isonoe 4 23 800 647 -750.13 2001 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XLVII Eukelade 4 23 483 694 -735.20 2003 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter S/2003 J 5 4 23 973 926 -758.34 2003 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXII Harpalyke 4 21 063 814 -624.54 2001 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter XXIX Thyone 4 21 405 570 -639.80 2002 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter XXX Hermippe 4 21 182 086 -629.81 2002 Retrograde irregular (Ananke?)
Jupiter XLV Helike 4 20 540 266 -601.40 2003 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Saturn XXXIII Pallene 4 212,280 +1.15375 2004 Main group moon
Saturn S/2004 S 17 ~4 19 099 200 -985.45 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
Saturn XLI S/2004 S 16 ~4 21 930 644 -1212.53 2004 Retrograde irregular (Norse)
130 Elektra I S/2003 (130) I ~4 1252 ± 30 2003 Asteroid moon
1509 Esclangona I S/2003 (1509) I ~4 ~140 2003 Asteroid moon
Saturn S/2004 S 3
~3−5 ~140,300 ~ +0.62 2004 Inner moon (uncertain)
Saturn S/2004 S 6
~3−5 140,130 2004 Inner moon (uncertain)
Saturn S/2004 S 4 ~3−5 ~140,100 2004 Inner moon (uncertain)
Saturn XXXIV Polydeuces
3.5 377,396 +2.736915 2004 Main group trojan
Jupiter XLVI Carpo 3 17 144 873 +458.62 2003 Prograde irregular
Jupiter XXXII Eurydome 3 23 230 858 -723.36 2002 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae?)
Jupiter XXXIX Hegemone 3 23 702 511 -745.50 2003 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter XXV Erinome 3 22 986 266 -711.96 2001 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXXI Aitne 3 22 285 161 -679.64 2002 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XLIII Arche 3 23 717 051 -746.19 2002 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXXIII Euanthe 3 20 464 854 -598.09 2002 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Saturn XXXII Methone 3 194,440 +1.00957 2004 Main group moon
3782 Celle I S/2003 (3782) I ~2.5 ~30 2003 Asteroid moon
4674 Pauling I S/2004 (4674) I ~2.5 ~250 2004 Asteroid moon
Jupiter XXXVI Sponde 2 24 252 627 -771.60 2002 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter XLVIII Cyllene 2 23 396 269 -731.10 2003 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter S/2003 J 4 2 23 570 790 -739.29 2003 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter S/2003 J 10 2 22 730 813 -700.13 2003 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae?)
Jupiter S/2003 J 14 2 23 345 093 -776.02 2003 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter S/2003 J 23 2 22 739 654 -700.54 2004 Retrograde irregular (Pasiphae)
Jupiter XXXVII Kale 2 22 409 207 -685.32 2002 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXXVIII Pasithee 2 23 307 318 -726.93 2002 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XLIV Kallichore 2 23 111 823 -717.81 2003 Retrograde irregular (Carme?)
Jupiter S/2003 J 17 2 22 134 306 -672.75 2003 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter S/2003 J 19 2 22 709 061 -699.12 2003 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter XXXIV Euporie 2 19 088 434 -538.78 2002 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter XXXV Orthosie 2 20 567 971 -602.62 2002 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter XL Mneme 2 21 129 786 -627.48 2003 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter XLII Thelxinoe 2 20 453 753 -597.61 2004 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter S/2003 J 3 2 19 621 780 -561.52 2003 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter S/2003 J 15 2 22 720 999 -699.68 2003 Retrograde irregular (Ananke?)
Jupiter S/2003 J 16 2 20 743 779 -610.36 2003 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter S/2003 J 18 2 19 812 577 -569.73 2003 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Jupiter S/2003 J 2 2 30 290 846 -1077.02 2003 Retrograde irregular
5905 Johnson I S/2005 (5905) I ~2 2005 Asteroid moon
(17246) 2000 GL74 I S/2004 (17246) I ~2 ~230 2004 Asteroid moon
3749 Balam I S/2002 (3749) I ~1.5 310 ± 20 ~110 2002 Asteroid moon
(22899) 1999 TO14 I S/2003 (22899) I ~1.5 ~170 2003 Asteroid moon
243 Ida I Dactyl 1.4
(1.6 × 1.4 × 1.2)
108 1.54 1993 Asteroid moon
3703 Volkonskaya I S/2003 (3703) I ~1.2 2003 Asteroid moon
11264 Claudiomaccone I S/2003 (11264) I ~1.2 0.6296 2003 Asteroid moon
(5407) 1992 AX I S/2001 (5407) I ~1.2 6.8 2001 Asteroid moon
(76818) 2000 RG79 I S/2005 (76818) I ~1.1 2005 Asteroid moon
Jupiter S/2003 J 9 1 23 857 808 -752.84 2003 Retrograde irregular (Carme)
Jupiter S/2003 J 12 1 17 739 539 -482.69 2003 Retrograde irregular (Ananke)
Solar System Natural Satellites
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     Planetary satellites: TerranMartianJovianSaturnianUranianNeptunian
     Other satellite systems: PlutonianEridianAsteroid satellites
     Largest satellites: GanymedeTitanCallistoIoEarth's MoonEuropaTriton
TitaniaRheaOberonIapetusCharonUmbrielArielDioneTethys
 See also: inner satellitestrojansirregularslist by diameterdiscovery timelinenaming


 

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