Dia
Dia (Natural satellite). See its size, orbit and live position on a 3D map of the Solar System. Dia, also known as Jupiter LIII, is a prograde irregular satellite of Jupiter.
Dia, also known as Jupiter LIII, is a prograde irregular satellite of Jupiter. Provisionally known as S/2000 J 11, it received its name on March 7, 2015. It is named after Dia, daughter of Deioneus, wife of Ixion. According to Homer, she was seduced by Zeus in stallion form; Pirithous was the issue.
- Type: Natural satellite
- Orbiting: Jupiter
- Orbital period: 277.2 days