Despina (moon)
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Despina, also known as Neptune V, is the third-closest inner moon of Neptune. It is named after the Greek mythological character Despoina, a goddess who was a daughter of Poseidon and Demeter.
Despina as seen by Voyager 2 (smeared horizontally)
A simulated view of Despina orbiting Neptune
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Inner moon
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In astronomy, an inner moon or inner natural satellite is a natural satellite following a prograde, low-inclination orbit inwards of the large satellites of the parent planet. They are generally thoug
Despina (moon)
…Despina , also known as Neptune V, is the third-closest inner moon of Neptune. It is named after the Greek mythological character Despoina, a goddess who was a daughter of Poseidon and Demeter. Despina was discovered…
Jupiter's inner moons and rings
Diagram of Neptune's inner satellites.