| Luna |
Earth's moon is Luna. Usually referred to as "The Moon." |
| Phobos |
The larger and innermost of the planet Mars' two moons. Phobos was discovered by Asaph Hall on August 17, 1877. In Greek mythology, Phobos was the son of Ares (Mars) and Aphrodite (Venus) and was the personification of "Fear". |
| Deimos |
The smaller and outermost of the planet Mars' two moons. Deimos was discovered by Asaph Hall on August 11, 1877. In Greek mythology, Deimos was the son of Ares (Mars) and Aphrodite (Venus) and was the personification of "Panic". |
| Adrastea |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by David C. Jewitt and G. Edward Danielson on July 8, 1979. Adrastea is also designated as "Jupiter XV" and "S/1979 J1". In Greek mythology, Adrastea was a nymph, the daughter of Jupiter and Ananke. |
| Amalthea |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard on September 9, 1892. Amalthea was the first new moon of Jupiter to be discovered since Galileo Galilei discovered the Galilean moons in 1610. Amalthea is also designated as "Jupiter V". In Greek mythology, Amalthea was a nymph who nursed the infant Zeus (Jupiter) with goat's milk. |
| Metis |
A innermost moon of Jupiter was discovered by Steven Synnott in March 4, 1979. Metis is also designated as "Jupiter XVI" and "S/1979 J3". In Greek mythology, Metis was the first wife of zeus and the mother of Athena. |
| Thebe |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott on March 5, 1979. Thebe is also designated as "Jupiter XIV" and "S/1979 J2". In Greek mythology, Thebe was a nymph who was the daughter of the river god Asopus. |
| Aitne |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2001. Aitne is also designated as "Jupiter XXXI" and "S/2001 J11". In Greek mythology, Aitne was a nymph who was seduced by Zeus. |
| Callirrhoe |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Spacewatch on October 6, 1999. At that time is was thought ot be an asteroid until it was discovered to be in orbit around Jupiter by Tim Spahr on July 18, 2000. Callirrhoe is also designated as "Jupiter XVII" and "S/1999 J1". In Greek mythology, Callirrhoe was a naiad. She was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. |
| Callisto |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Galileo Galilei on January 7, 1610. Callisto is also designated as "Jupiter IV". In Greek mythology, Callisto was nymph and one of the many lovers of Zeus, only to be turned into a bear by Zeus' wife Hera. |
| Chaldene |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2000. Chaldene is also designated as "Jupiter XXI" and "S/2000 J10". In Greek mythology, Chaldene, the mother of Solymos by Zeus. |
| Europa |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Galileo Galilei on January 7, 1610. Europa is the smallest of the Galilean moons and is also designated as "Jupiter II". In Greek mythology, Europa, for whom Europe is named, was one of Zeus' many lovers. She bore three sons: King Minos of Crete, King Rhadamanthus of the Cyclades, and Sarpedon. |
| Ganymede |
A largest moon of Jupiter and the largest moon in the solar system. Ganymede is larger than the planets Mercury and pluto. Ganymede was discovered by Galileo Galilei on January 11, 1610. Ganymede is also designated as "Jupiter III". In Greek mythology, Ganymede was the cup-bearer of the gods. |
| Himalia |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Charles Perrine at the Lick Observatory on December 3, 1904. Himalia is also designated as "Jupiter VI". In Greek mythology, Himalia was a nymph who bore three sons of Zeus. |
| Io |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Galileo Galilei on January 7, 1610. Io is the innermost of the four Galilean moons and is also designated as "Jupiter I". In Greek mythology, Io was one of many of Zeus' lovers. |
| Leda |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Charles T. Kowal at the Mount Palomar Observatory on September 14, 1974. Leda is also designated as "Jupiter XIII". In Greek mythology, Leda was queen of Sparta who was the mother of Castor, Polydeuces, Clytemnestra and Helen of Troy. |
| Themisto |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Charles T. Kowal and Elizabeth Roemer on September 30, 1975. Themisto is also designated as "Jupiter XVIII" and "S/1975 J1". In Greek mythology, Themisto was a daughter of the river god Inachus, and become the mother of Ister (the river Danube) by Zeus. |
| Carpo |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Carpo is also designated as "Jupiter XLVI" and "S/2003 J20". In Greek mythology, Carpo was a Horae, and a daughter of Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Elara |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Charles Perrine at Lick Observatory in 1905 . Elara is also designated as "Jupiter VII". In Greek mythology, Elara was the mother of the giant Tityus, by Zeus. |
| Euanthe |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2001. Euanthe is also designated as "Jupiter XXXIII" and "S/2001 J7". In Greek mythology, Euanthe was the mother of the Graces. |
| Helike |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Helike is also designated as "Jupiter XLV" and "S/2003 J6". In Greek mythology, Helike was one of the nymphs that nurtured Zeus (Jupiter) in his infancy on Crete. |
| Lysithea |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Seth Nicholson at Mount Wilson Observatory in 1938. Lysithea is also designated as "Jupiter X". In Greek mythology, Lysithea was a daughter of Oceanus and one of Zeus' lovers. |
| Orthosie |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2001. Orthosie is also designated as "Jupiter XXXV" and "S/2001 J9". In Greek mythology, Orthosie was goddess of prosperity. |
| S/2000 J11 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2000. |
| S/2003 J12 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J18 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Brett J. Gladman and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J3 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| Ananke |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Seth Nicholson at Mount Wilson Observatory on September 28, 1951. Ananke is also designated as "Jupiter XII". In Greek mythology, Ananke was the personification of destiny, unalterable necessity and fate. |
| Euporie |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2001. Euporie is also designated as "Jupiter XXXIV" and "S/2001 J10". In Greek mythology, Euporie was a goddess of abundance and one of the Horae. |
| Harpalyke |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Harpalyke is also designated as "Jupiter XXII" and "S/2000 J5". In Greek mythology, Harpalyke was the incestuous daughter of Klymenos, King of Thrace. |
| Hermippe |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2001. Hermippe is also designated as "Jupiter XXX" and "S/2001 J3". In greek mythology, Hermippe was a consort of Zeus and mother of Orchomenus. |
| Iocaste |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Iocaste is also designated as "Jupiter XXIV" and "S/2000 J3". In Greek mythology, Iocaste was he mother/wife of Oedipus. |
| Mneme |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Mneme is also designated as "Jupiter XL" and "S/2003 J21". In Greek mythology, Mneme was one of the three original Muses. |
| Praxidike |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Praxidike is also designated as "Jupiter XXVII" and "S/2000 J7". In Greek mythology, Praxidike was the goddess of punishment. |
| S/2003 J16 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Brett J. Gladman and team in 2003. |
| Thelxinoe |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2004. Thelxinoe is also designated as "Jupiter XLII" and "S/2003 J22". In Greek mythology, Thelxinoe was one of the three original Muses. |
| Thyone |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2001. Thyone is also designated as "Jupiter Jupiter XXIX" and "S/2001 J2". In Greek mythology, Thyone, alsoo known as Semele, was the daughter of Cadmus and Harmonia and the mother of the goddess Dionysus. |
| Aoede |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Aoede is also designated as "Jupiter XLI" and "S/2003 J7". In Greek mythology, Aoede was the Muse of song, and was a daughter of Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Carme |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Seth Nicholson at Mount Wilson Observatory in July 1938. Carme is also designated as "Jupiter XI". In Greek mythology, Carme was a Cretan spirit who assisted the grain harvest. |
| Erinome |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Erinome is also designated as "Jupiter XXV" and "S/2000 J4". In Roman mythology, Erinome was a lover of Jupiter. |
| Kale |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered in 2001. Kale is also designated as "Jupiter XXXVII" and "S/2001 J8". In Greek mythology, Kale was one of the Charities, goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility. |
| S/2003 J10 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J15 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J17 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Brett J. Gladman and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J19 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Brett J. Gladman and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J23 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2004. |
| Taygete |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Taygete is also designated as "Jupiter XX" and "S/2000 J9". In Greek mythology, Taygete was a was a nymph and "Mistress of the animals." |
| Cyllene |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Cyllene is also designated as "Jupiter XLVIII" and "S/2003 J13". In Greek mythology, Cyllene was a nymph associated with Mount Kyllini, Greece. She was a daughter of Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Eukelade |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Eukelade is also designated as "Jupiter XLVII" and "S/2003 J1". In Greek mythology, Eukelade was one of the Muses, and a daughter of Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Eurydome |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2001. Eurydome is also designated as "Jupiter XXXII" and "S/2001 J4". In Greek mythology, Eurydome was as the mother of the Graces by Zeus. |
| Kallichore |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Kallichore is also designated as "Jupiter XLIV" and "S/2003 J12". In Greek mythology, Kallichore was one of the Muses, and a daughter of Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Kalyke |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Kalyke is also designated as "Jupiter XXIII" and "S/2000 J2". |
| Pasiphae |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Philibert Melotte on January 27, 1908. Pasiphae is also designated as "Jupiter XVIII". In Greek mythology, Pasiphae was the wife of Minos and mother of the Minotaur. |
| Pasithee |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2001. Pasithee is also designated as "Jupiter XXXVIII" and "S/2001 J6". In Greek mythology, Pasithea or Pasithee is the eldest of the Graces, who married Hypnos the god of sleep. |
| S/2003 J14 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J4 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| Sinope |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Seth Nicholson at Lick Observatory on July 21, 1914. Sinope is also designated as "Jupiter IX". In Greek mythology, Sinope was seized by the god Apollo and carried over to the place where later stood the city named after her. |
| Arche |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2002. Arche is also designated as "Jupiter XLIII" and "S/2002 J1". In Greek mythology, Arche was one of the four original Muses, an addition to the earlier three (Aoede, Melete, and Mneme). |
| Autonoe |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2001. Autonoe is also designated as "Jupiter XXVIII" and "S/2001 J1". In Greek mythology, Autonoe was a daughter of Cadmus, founder of Thebes, and the goddess Harmonia. |
| Hegemone |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. Hegemone is also designated as "Jupiter XXXIX" and "S/2003 J8". In Greek mythology, Hegemone was one of the Graces, and a daughter of Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Isonoe |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Isonoe is also designated as "Jupiter XXVI" and "S/2000 J6". In Greek mythology, Isonoe was one of the Danaides and a lover of Zeus (Jupiter). |
| Megaclite |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2000. Megaclite is also designated as "Jupiter XIX" and "S/2000 J8". |
| S/2003 J2 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David Jewitt and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J5 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| S/2003 J9 |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and team in 2003. |
| Sponde |
A moon of Jupiter was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2001. Sponde is also designated as "Jupiter XXXVI" and "S/2001 J5". In Greek mythology, Sponde was one of the Horae (Hours), which presided over the seventh hour (libations poured after lunch). The Hours, goddesses of the time of day but also of the seasons, were daughters of Zeus and Themis. |
| Atlas |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Richard Tirrile (Voyager 1) in 1980. Atlas also is designated as "Saturn XV" and "S/1980 S28". In Greek mythology, Atlas was a titan who held the sky up. |
| Pan |
A innermost moon of Saturn was discovered by Mark Showalter (Voyager 2) in 1990. Pan also is designated as "Saturn XVIII" and "S/1981 S13". Named for the Greek god Pan who watches over shepards and flocks. |
| Pandora |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Steward Collins and D. Carlson (Voyager 1) in 1980. Pandora also is designated as "Saturn XVII" and "S/1980 S26". In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by Zeus to bring evil in the world tas punishment for the theft of fire. |
| Prometheus |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Steward Collins and D. Carlson (Voyager 1) in 1980. Prometheus also is designated as "Saturn XVI" and "S/1980 S27". In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mortal men. |
| Calypso |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Brad Smith, Harold Reitsema, Steven Larson and John Fountain on March 13, 1980. Calypso also is designated as "Saturn XIV" and "S/1980 S25". In Greek mythology, Calypso was a sea nymph who delayed Odysseus on her island of Ogygia for seven years. |
| Dione |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Giovanni Cassini in 1684. Dione also is designated as "Saturn IV". In Greek mythology, Dione was a goddess and mother to Aphrodite. |
| Enceladus |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by William Herschel in 1789. Enceladus also is designated as "Saturn II". In Greek mythology, Enceladus was a giant speared in a battle by the goddess Athena and thrown into the volcano Mount Etna. Earthquakes in the area were thought to be caused by Enceladus. |
| Epimetheus |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Richard Waltker (Voyager 1) on December 18, 1966. Epimetheus shares the same orbit as the Saturnian moon Janus. Epimetheus also is designated as "Saturn XI" and "S/1980 S3". In Greek mythology, Epimetheus was a Titan, who with his brother Prometheus, acted as representatives of mankind. |
| Janus |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Audouin Dollfus on December 15, 1966. Janus shares the same orbit as the Saturnian moon Epimetheus Janus also is designated as "Saturn X" and "S/1966 S2". Janus is named after the two-faced Roman god of doors, gates, beginnings & endings. |
| Methone |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by the Sebastien Charnoz on June 1, 2004. Methone also is designated as "Saturn XXXII" and "S/2004 S1". In Greek mythology, Methone was one of seven (beautiful) daughters of the giant Alkyoneus. |
| Mimas |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by William Herschel in 1789. Mimas also is designated as "Saturn I". In Greek mythology, Mimas was a giant slain by Heracules. |
| Polydeuces |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by the Cassini Imaging Team on October 24, 2004. Polydeuces also is designated as "Saturn XXXIV" and "S/2004 S5". In Greek mythology, Polydeuces, also known as Pollux, was the twin brother Castor |
| Telesto |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Brad Smith, Harold Reitsema, Steven Larson and John Fountain on April 8, 1980. Telesto also is designated as "Saturn XIII" and "S/1980 S13". In Greek mythology, Telesto was daughter of Oceanus and Tethys and was the personification of "Success". |
| Tethys |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Giovanni Cassini in 1684. Tethys also is designated as "Saturn III". In Greek mythology, Tethys was a Titaness who was sister and wife to Oceanus and mother to the Rivers: nile, Alpheus and Maeander. |
| Helene |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by the P. Laques and J. lecacheus on March 1, 1980. Helene also is designated as "Saturn XII" and "S/1980 S6". The moon was named after Helen of Troy. |
| Hyperion |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by William & George Bond and William Lassell on September 16, 1848. Hyperion also is designated as "Saturn VII". In Greek mythology, Hyperion was a Titan and the 'god of observation'. |
| Iapetus |
The third largest moon of Saturn was discovered by Giovanni Cassini on October 25, 1671. Iapetus also is designated as "Saturn VIII". In Greek mythology, Iapetus was a Titan. |
| Ijiraq |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by the John Kavelaars in, 2000. Ijiraq also is designated as "Saturn XXII" and "S/2000 S6". In Inuit mythology, Ijiraq is a sort of boogeyman who captures children and hides them away forever. |
| Kiviuq |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by the Brett Gladman in, 2000. Kiviuq also is designated as "Saturn XXIV" and "S/2000 S5". The moon was named after a Hero/Giant from Inuit mythology. |
| Paaliaq |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by the Brett Gladman in, 2000. Paaliaq also is designated as "Saturn XX" and "S/2000 S2". The moon was named after a Giant from Inuit mythology. |
| Phoebe |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by William Pickering on March 17, 1898. Phoebe was the first satellite to be discovered photographically. Phoebe also is designated as "Saturn IX". In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan. |
| Rhea |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Giovanni Cassini in 1672. Rhea also is designated as "Saturn V". In Greek mythology, Rhea was a Titan and mother to Zeus. |
| Skadi |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by the John Kavelaars in, 2000. Skadi (or Skathi) also is designated as "Saturn XXVII" and "S/2000 S8". In Norse mythology, Skadi was a mountain Giantess and the goddess of the hunt. |
| Titan |
The largest moon of Saturn was discovered by Christiaan Huygens on March 25, 1655. Titan also is designated as "Saturn VI". In Greek mythology, Titans were giant brothers and sisters who gave birth to the gods. |
| Albiorix |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Matthew Holm in 2000. Albiorix also is designated as "Saturn XXVI" and "S/2000 S11". In Celtic mytholoy, Albiorix, also known as Toutatis, is the god of tribal unity. |
| Erriapo |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by John Kavelaars in 2000. Erriapo also is designated as "Saturn XXVIII" and "S/2000 S10". Erriapo was a giant from Gaulic mythology. |
| Mundilfari |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Brett Gladman in 2000. Mundilfari also is designated as "Saturn XXV" and "S/2000 S9". In Norse mythology, Mundilfari was a giant and the father of the god Sol. |
| S/2004 S11 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S13 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S19 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| S/2006 S4 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| S/2006 S8 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| Siarnaq |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Brett Gladman in 2000 Siarnaq also is designated as "Saturn XXIX" and "S/2000 S3". In Inuit mythology, Siarnaq was the goddess of animals, especially mammals, of the sea. |
| Tarvos |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by John Kavelaars in 2000. Siarnaq also is designated as "Saturn XXI" and "S/2000 S4". In Gaulish mythology, Tarvos was the bull god. |
| Narvi |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott Sheppard and team in 2003. Mundilfari also is designated as "Saturn XXXI" and "S/2003 S1". In Norse mythology, Narvi was the son of Loki who was killed to punish Loki for his crimes. |
| S/2004 S10 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S14 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S15 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S17 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S18 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S9 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2006 S1 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| S/2006 S6 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| Suttung |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Brett Gladman in 2000. Suttung, sometimes called Suttungr, also is designated as "Saturn XXIII" and "S/2000 S12". In Norse mythology, Suttung was a giant who once owned the mead of poetry. |
| S/2004 S12 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S16 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S7 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2004 S8 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on May 4, 2005. |
| S/2006 S2 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| S/2006 S3 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| S/2006 S5 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| S/2006 S7 |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006. |
| Thrym |
A moon of Saturn was discovered by Brett Gladman in 2000. Suttung, sometimes called Suttungr, also is designated as "Saturn XXX" and "S/2000 S7". In Norse mythology, Suttung was a frost giant who stole Thor's hammer. |
| Ymir |
The outermost moon of Saturn was discovered by Brett Gladman in 2000. Suttung, sometimes called Suttungr, also is designated as "Saturn XIX" and "S/2000 S1". In Norse mythology, Ymir, a giant, was the founder of a race of frost giants. |
| Bianca |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Bradford A. Smith (Voyager 2) on January 23, 1986. Bianca is also designated as "Uranus VIII" and S/1986 U9". Bianca is the sister of Katherine (Kate) in Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew. |
| Cordelia |
The innermost moon of Uranus was discovered by Richard J. Terrile (Voyager 2) on January 20, 1986. Cordelia is also designated as "Uranus VI" and "S/1986 U7". Cordelia is the youngest daughter of Lear in William Shakespeare's King Lear. |
| Cressida |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on January 9, 1986. Cressida is also designated as "Uranus IX" and "S/1986 U3". Cressida is the Trojan daughter of Calchas, a tragic heroine from William Shakespeare's play Troilus and Cressida. |
| Ophelia |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Richard J. Terrile (Voyager 2) on January 20, 1986. Ophelia is also designated as "Uranus VII". Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. |
| Belinda |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on January 13, 1986. Belinda is also designated as "Uranus XIV" and "S/1986 U5". Belinda is the heroine of Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock. |
| Cupid |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Mark R. Showalter and Jack J. Lissauer using the Hubble Space Telescope on August 25, 2003. Cupid is also designated as "Uranus XXVII" and "S/2003 U2". Cupid is a character in William Shakespeare's play Timon of Athens. |
| Desdemona |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on January 13, 1986. Desdemona is also designated as "Uranus X" and "S/1986 U6". Desdemona is the wife of Othello in William Shakespeare's play Othello. |
| Juliet |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on January 13, 1986. Juliet is also designated as "Uranus XI" and "S/1986 U2". Juliet is the heroine of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. |
| Mab |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Mark R. Showalter and Jack J. Lissauer using the Hubble Space Telescope on August 25, 2003. Mab is also designated as "Uranus XXVI" and "S/2003 U1". Queen Mab, a fairy queen from English folklore who is mentioned in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. |
| Miranda |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Gerard P. Kuiper on February 16, 1948. Miranda is also designated as "Uranus V". Miranda is Prospero's daughter in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Perdita |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on January 18, 1986. Perdita is also designated as "Uranus XXV" and "S/1986 U10.". Perdita is the daughter of Leontes and Hermione in William Shakespeare's play The Winter's Tale. |
| Portia |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on January 3, 1986. Portia is also designated as "Uranus XII" and "S/1986 U1". Portia is the heroine of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. |
| Puck |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on December 30, 1985. Puck is also designated as "Uranus XV" and "S/1985 U1". Puck is a mischievous sprite who appears in Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. |
| Rosalind |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott (Voyager 2) on January 13, 1986. Rosalind is also designated as "Uranus XIII" and "S/1986 U4". Rosalind is the daughter of the banished Duke in William Shakespeare's play As You Like It. |
| Ariel |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by William Lassell on October 24, 1851. Ariel is also designated as "Uranus I". Ariel was the spirit who serves Prospero in Shakespeare's The Tempest. |
| Caliban |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Brett J. Gladman, Philip D. Nicholson, Joseph A. Burns, and John J. Kavelaars using the 200-inch Hale telescope on September 6, 1997. Caliban is also designated as "Uranus XVI" and "S/1997 U1". Caliban is the monster character from William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Francisco |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Matthew J. Holman, John J. Kavelaars, Dan Milisavljevic, and Brett J. Gladman on August 13, 2001. Francisco is also designated as "Uranus XXII" and "S/2001 U3". Francisco is a lord in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Margaret |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Matthew Holman on August 13, 2001. Margaret is also designated as "Uranus XXIII" and "S/2003 U3". Margaret is the servant of Hero in William Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. |
| Oberon |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by William Herschel on January 11, 1787. Oberon is also designated as "Uranus IV". Oberon is the king of the Fairies in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. |
| Stephano |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by John J. Kavelaars, Brett J. Gladman, Matthew J. Holman, Jean-Marc Petit and Hans Scholl on July 18, 1999. Stephano is also designated as "Uranus XX" and "S/1999 U2". Stephano is the drunken butler in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Sycorax |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Brett J. Gladman, Philip D. Nicholson, Joseph A. Burns, and John J. Kavelaars using the 200-inch Hale telescope on September 6, 1997. Sycorax is also designated as "Uranus XVII" and "S/1997 U2". Sycorax is the mother of the monster character, Caliban, from William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Titania |
The largest moon of Uranus was discovered by William Herschel on January 11, 1787. Titania is also designated as "Uranus III". Titania is the Queen of the Faeries in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. |
| Trinculo |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Discovered by Matthew J. Holman, John J. Kavelaars, Dan Milisavljevic on August 13, 2001. Trinculo is also designated as "Uranus XXI" and "S/2001 U1". Trinculo is the drunken butler in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Umbriel |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by William Lassell on October 24, 1851. Umbriel is also designated as "Uranus II". Umbriel is the 'dusky melancholy sprite' in Alexander Pope's poem The Rape of the Lock. |
| Ferdinand |
The outermost moon of Uranus was discovered by Matthew J. Holman, John J. Kavelaars, Dan Milisavljevic, and Brett J. Gladman on August 13, 2001. Ferdinand is also designated as "Uranus XX!V" and "S/2001 U2". Ferdinand is the son of the King of Naples in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Prospero |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Matthew J. Holman, John J. Kavelaars, Brett J. Gladman, Jean-Marc Petit, and Hans Scholl on July 18, 1999. Prospero is also designated as "Uranus XVIII" and "S/1999 U3". Prospero is the sorcerer in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Setebos |
A moon of Uranus was discovered by Discovered by John J. Kavelaars, Brett J. Gladman, Matthew J. Holman, Jean-Marc Petit and Hans Scholl on July 18, 1999. Setebos is also designated as "Uranus XIX" and "S/1999 U1". Setebos is the god worshipped by Caliban and Sycorax in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. |
| Despina |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by the Voyager Imaging Team on August 2, 1989. Despina is also designated as "Neptune V" and "S/1989 N3". In Greek mythology, Despina was a nymph who was a daughter of Poseidon. |
| Galatea |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by the Voyager Imaging Team in July 1989. Galatea is also designated as "Neptune VI" and "S/1989 N4". In Greek mythology, Galatea was one of the Nereids. |
| Naiad |
The innermost moon of Neptune was discovered by the Voyager Imaging Team in September, 1989. Naiad is also designated as "Neptune III" and "S/1989 N6". In Greek mythology, the Naiad were a type of nymph who presided over fountains, wells, springs, streams, and brooks, as river gods. |
| Thalassa |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by the Voyager Imaging Team in September, 1989. Thalassa is also designated as "Neptune IV" and "S/1989 N5". In Greek mythology, Thalassa was a daughter of Aether and Hemera. |
| Larissa |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by Harold J. Reitsema, William B. Hubbard, Larry A. Lebofsky and David J. Tholen on May 24, 1981. Larissa is also designated as "Neptune VII" and "S/1981 N1". In Greek mythology, Larissa was a nymph who was a lover of Poseidon (Neptune). |
| Nereid |
The smallest moon of Neptune was discovered by Gerard Kuiper in May 1, 1949. Nereid is also designated as "Neptune II". In Greek mythology, the Nereid were sea-nymphs. |
| Proteus |
The second-largest, moon of Neptune was discovered by Stephen P. Synnott on June 16, 1989. Proteus is also designated as "Neptune VIII" and "S/19989 N1". In Greek mythology, Proteus was the shape-changing sea god. |
| Psamathe |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt and J. Kleyna in 2003. Psamathe is also designated as "Neptune X" and "S/2003 N1". In Greek mythology, Psamathe was a nereid and was married to king Proteus of Egypt. |
| S/2002 N1 |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by Matthew J. Holman and Team in 2002. |
| S/2002 N2 |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by Matthew J. Holman and Team in 2002. |
| S/2002 N3 |
A moon of Neptune was discovered by Matthew J. Holman and Team in 2002. |
| S/2002 N4 |
The outermost moon of Neptune was discovered by Matthew J. Holman, Brett J. Gladman and Team in 2003. |
| Triton |
The largest moon of Neptune was discovered by William Lassell on October 10, 1846. Triton is also designated as "Neptune I". In Greek mythology, Triton was a sea god and the son of Neptune. |
| Charon |
A moon of the planet Pluto, also known as Pluto I. Charon is the largest of Pluto's Moons and was discovered in 1978 by James Christy. In Greek mythology Charon was the Ferryman who ferried souls to Pluto's underworld of the dead. |
| Nix |
A moon of the planet Pluto, also known as Pluto II. Nix was discovered by Max Mutcher in June 2005 in images taken by the Hubble Space telescope. In Greek mythology Nix was the goddess of darkness and night and mother to Charon was the Ferryman who ferried souls to Pluto's underworld of the dead. |
| Hydra |
A moon of the planet Pluto, also known as Pluto III. Hydra was discovered by the "Pluto Companion Search Team" in June 2005 in images taken by the Hubble Space telescope. In Greek mythology Hydra was a multi-headed dragon who guarded Pluto's underworld of the dead. |
