Praxidike | |
---|---|
Satellite of | Jupiter |
Diameter | 7 km |
Discovery date | November 23, 2000 |
Discovered by | David Jewitt Scott Sheppard |
Praxidike, also known as Jupiter XXVII, is a retrograde irregular satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii led by Scott S. Sheppard in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 J 7.