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Adrastea

Adrastea: Ring Maker Moon of Jupiter



Adrastea is a small moon of the planet Jupiter that orbits the planet in less time than it rotates on its axis. It is thought to be the primary contributor of material for Jupiter's rings.

For a listing of all moons, see Moons of the Planets.

Adrastea Facts
      1. Mass (kg)
      2. 1.91e+16
      1. Radii (km)
      2. 12.5x10x7.5
      1. Density (gm/cm3)
      2. 4.5
      1. Distance from planet (km)
      2. 128,971
      1. Rotational period (days)
      1. Orbital period (days)
      2. 0.298260
      1. Orbital velocity (km/sec)
      2. 31.45
      1. Eccentricity of orbit
      2. 0.000
      1. Inclination of orbit (°)
      2. 0.00
      1. Albedo
      2. 0.05
      1. Magnitude
      2. 19.1
      1. Atmosphere