Helike, a moon of Jupiter
Classification
Natural satellite of Jupiter
Average distance from Jupiter
20,479,500 km
12,725,347 miles
12,725,347 miles
Diameter across equator
4 km
2 miles
2 miles
Time to orbit Jupiter
635 days
Year of Discovery
2003
Origin of Name
A nymph who nurtured Zeus (Jupiter) as an infant in Crete. Helike was named in March 2005