Iocaste (moon)

Iocaste is a moon of Jupiter. Discovered in 2003 by a team using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, it is a member of the Ananke group, a retrograde group of Jovian moons believed to share a common origin.

Iocaste's orbital characteristics are similar to other Ananke group members. It has a relatively high inclination and eccentricity, indicative of its irregular and likely captured nature. Its orbit is relatively distant from Jupiter, compared to the Galilean moons. Precise measurements of its orbital parameters continue to be refined as more observational data becomes available.

Physical characteristics of Iocaste are poorly understood. Its size and mass are only estimated based on its observed brightness, and no detailed information regarding its composition, surface features, or axial rotation is currently available. Further observation and study will be necessary to determine its physical properties with any certainty. More advanced telescopic observations may eventually allow for a more accurate determination of its size and albedo.