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Elara

A Dictionary of Astronomy | 1997 | Copyright

Elara A satellite of Jupiter, thirteenth in order of distance from the planet; also known as Jupiter VII. It orbits in 259.6 days at a distance of 11 741 000 km, close to Lysithea's orbit. It is 80 km in diameter, and was discovered in 1905 by the American astronomer Charles Dillon Perrine (1867–1951). It is a member of the Himalia group of Jovian satellites.

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Elara

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences | 1999 | | Copyright

Elara (Jupiter VII) One of the lesser satellites of Jupiter, with a diameter of 80 km (±20 km).

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Elara

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Elara , in astronomy, one of the 39 known moons, or natural satellites, of Jupiter .

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