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Sponde (moon)

Sponde (spon'-dee, Greek Σπονδή) 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 5. Sponde is about 2 kilometers in diameter, and orbits Jupiter at an average of 23,487,000 kilometers. It is also designated as Jupiter XXXVI.

It is named after one of the Horae (Hours), which presided over the seventh hour (libations poured after lunch). The Hours, godesses of the time of day but also of the seasons, were daughters of Zeus and Themis.

It belongs to 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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