What is the Carme group?
Q: What is the Carme group?
A: The Carme group is a group of non-spherical moons of Jupiter that follow similar orbits to Carme and are thought to have a common origin.
Q: What are the parameters of the Carme group's orbits?
A: The semi-major axes range between 22,900,000 and 24,100,000 km, the inclinations between 164.9° and 165.5°, and the orbital eccentricities between 0.23 and 0.27 (with one exception).
Q: What are the names of the core members of the Carme group?
A: The core members include Carme, Taygete, Eukelade, S/2003 J 5, Chaldene, Isonoe, Kalyke (redder than the others), Erinome, Aitne, Kale, Pasithee, S/2003 J 9, and S/2003 J 10.
Q: What is the significance of the name Carme?
A: Carme is the biggest member of the Carme group and gives its name to the group.
Q: What naming convention does the International Astronomical Union (IAU) follow for retrograde moons?
A: The IAU reserves names in -e for all retrograde moons, including the members of the Carme group.
Q: What is the range of inclinations for the Carme group's orbits?
A: The inclinations of the Carme group's orbits range between 164.9° and 165.5°.
Q: What is the range of semi-major axes for the Carme group's orbits?
A: The semi-major axes of the Carme group's orbits range between 22,900,000 and 24,100,000 km.
