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Thebe: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 98.6 km.

Mean diameter ≈ 98.6 km

98.6 km = 98,600 m. A kilometer contains 1,000 meters.

A small, irregularly shaped moon of Jupiter.

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Thebe, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

One of Jupiter's small inner moons. The displayed diameter is that of a sphere of equivalent volume, calculated from the mean radius published by NASA/JPL; this moon's real shape is irregular.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value: a source is provided, but the measurement has not been individually audited in this project.

Uncertainty stated in the catalogue: about 8 km.

Shape and major terrain features inspired by Galileo; details interpreted. Volume-equivalent diameter, not maximum axis.