| 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. |
| 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". |
| Kellner |
An economy eyepiece employing a cemented doublet lens and singlet lens. |
| 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. |
| Kuiper Belt |
A region beyond the orbit of Neptune and exending about 1000 Astronomical Units from the Sun. |
| Kuiper Objects |
Any of several small astronomical bodies in the Kuiper Belt. The largest Kuiper Belt Object is the Planet Pluto. |
