Psamathe (moon)
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Psamathe, also known as Neptune X and previously as S/2003 N 1, is an irregular moon of Neptune. It was discovered by Scott Sheppard, David Jewitt, and Jan Kleyna at Mauna Kea Observatory on 29 August
Irregular moons of all four giant planets, plotted by average distance from their planet (semi-major axis in Hill radii) and orbital inclination (degrees with respect to ecliptic). The Neso group is the cluster of retrograde moons labeled in blue.
Psamathe (Nereid)
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In Greek mythology, Psamathe is a Nereid, one of the fifty daughters of the sea god Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. By Aeacus, the king of Aegina, she is the mother of a son, Phocus. When Phocus is kill
Psamathe (moon)
…although the name did not receive official approval by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) until 3 February 2007. The moon was named after Psamathe (Ψαμάθη), one of the fifty Nereids or daughters of Nereus and Doris from Greek mythology. The moon was given a name ending with "e" to indicate its…
Psamathe, detail of a vase depicting the struggle between Peleus and Thetis. Psamathe is among the Nereids fleeing from the couple.
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