Himalia

Himalia is Jupiter's tenth known moon. Himalia's orbit is about 7.1 million miles from Jupiter. Himalia has a diameter of 115 miles. The name Himalia comes from a nymph who bore three sons of Zeus. Himalia was discovered in 1904 by Perrine. Himalia has a mass of 9.56e18kg.

The Solar System : Jupiter: Himalia

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Burlington Community High School Math Department, Burlington Community High School

last modified: January 5, 2003

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