Cyllene, a moon of Jupiter
Classification
Natural satellite of Jupiter
Average distance from Jupiter
22,965,200 km
14,269,886 miles
14,269,886 miles
Diameter across equator
2 km
1 miles
1 miles
Time to orbit Jupiter
738 days
Year of Discovery
2003
Origin of Name
A water nymph (a naiad), or mountain nymph (an oread). Associated with Mount Kyllini in Greece. A daughter of Zeus (Jupiter). The moon received its name in March 2005.
