Who discovered Psamathe?

Q: Who discovered Psamathe?


A: Psamathe was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and David C. Jewitt in 2003.

Q: What is Psamathe?


A: Psamathe is a non-spherical moon of Neptune.

Q: How long does it take Psamathe to make one orbit around Neptune?


A: It takes Psamathe almost 25 Earth years to make one orbit around Neptune.

Q: What is the diameter of Psamathe?


A: Psamathe has a diameter of about 24 kilometers.

Q: Why is Psamathe named after Psamathe?


A: Psamathe is named after Psamathe, one of the Nereids.

Q: What was Psamathe known as before it was named?


A: Before it was named, Psamathe was known by the designation S/2003 N 1.

Q: What is the similarity of the orbit's parameters of Psamathe and Neso?


A: Given the similarity of the orbit's parameters with Neso (S/2002 N 4), it was suggested that both non-spherical moons could have been a bigger moon that broken up.

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