What is the Ananke group?
Q: What is the Ananke group?
A: The Ananke group is a group of moons of Jupiter that follow similar orbits to Ananke and may have a common origin.
Q: What are the characteristics of the Ananke group moons?
A: The Ananke group moons are retrograde non-spherical moons and their semi-major axes range between 19,300,000 and 22,700,000 km. Their inclinations range between 145.7° and 154.8°, and their orbital eccentricities range between 0.02 and 0.28.
Q: How many core members are there in the Ananke group?
A: There are seven core members in the Ananke group.
Q: Can you name the core members of the Ananke group from biggest to smallest?
A: The core members of the Ananke group from biggest to smallest are Ananke, Praxidike, Iocaste, Harpalyke, Thyone, Euanthe, and Euporie.
Q: What naming convention does the International Astronomical Union (IAU) reserve for all retrograde moons, including the members of the Ananke group?
A: The IAU reserves names ending in -e for all retrograde moons, including the members of the Ananke group.
Q: How far is the Ananke group from Jupiter?
A: The Ananke group is located at semi-major axes (distances from Jupiter) ranging between 19,300,000 and 22,700,000 km.
Q: What is the range of inclinations of the Ananke group moons?
A: The range of inclinations of the Ananke group moons is between 145.7° and 154.8°.
