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| − | '''Adrastea''' is the second known natural satellite of | + | '''Adrastea''' is the second known natural satellite of Jupiter by distance and the smallest inner moon. Discovered by photos from [[Voyager 2]] in 1979, it became the first moon discovered by an interplanetary spacecraft, rather than from [[Earth]].<br> |
It was known as Jupiter XV until it was named after Adasteia, the foster mother of the Greek god Zeus.<br> | It was known as Jupiter XV until it was named after Adasteia, the foster mother of the Greek god Zeus.<br> | ||
Adrastea is one of the few moons in the [[Solar System]] that orbits its planet in less than one of the planet's days. Located at the edge of Jupiter's main ring, it is thought that it contributes material to that ring. | Adrastea is one of the few moons in the [[Solar System]] that orbits its planet in less than one of the planet's days. Located at the edge of Jupiter's main ring, it is thought that it contributes material to that ring. | ||
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[[Category: Articles]] | [[Category: Articles]] | ||
[[Category: Celestial bodies]] | [[Category: Celestial bodies]] | ||
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[[Category: Satellites of Jupiter]] | [[Category: Satellites of Jupiter]] | ||
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