Eurydome (ew-rid'-o-mee ?) is a natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii led by Scott S. Sheppard, et al. in 2001, and given the temporary designation S/2001 J 4. Eurydome is about 3 kilometers in diameter, and orbits Jupiter at an average of 22,865,000 kilometers. It is also designated as Jupiter XXXII.
It is named after Eurydome in Greek mythology, who is sometimes described as the mother of the the Graces by Zeus (Jupiter).
Eurydome is the innermost member of the Pasiphaė group, irregular retrograde moons orbiting Jupiter at distances ranging between 22.8 and 24.1 Gm, and with inclinations ranging between 144.5° and 158.3°.
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