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Sinope

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Also known as Jupiter IX

moon of Jupiter

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Sinope is a small moon that orbits Jupiter, one of many moons in Jupiter's vast system. It matters because studying it helps scientists understand the composition and origins of Jupiter's diverse collection of moons, which provides insights into how planetary systems form and evolve.

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Radius
19
Mass
75
Orbital period
-777.29
Image
Sinopé.jpg
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semi-major axis of an orbit
23368614
time of discovery or invention
1914-07-21
orbital eccentricity
0.25
albedo
0.04
apparent magnitude
18.1
orbital inclination
158.63840
temperature
124
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Sinope (moon)
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Sinope /səˈnoʊpiː/, also known as Jupiter IX, is one of the outermost irregular satellites of Jupiter.

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