Trojan group
Greek Camp (L4)
The Jupiter Trojans leading the planet at the L4 Lagrange point, traditionally named after Greek heroes of the Trojan War — led by 588 Achilles.
Trojan groupLagrange point: L4
Overview
The Jupiter Trojans leading the planet at the L4 Lagrange point, traditionally named after Greek heroes of the Trojan War — led by 588 Achilles.
Members
1 modelled member.
The first Jupiter Trojan discovered, leading Jupiter at the L4 Lagrange point in the 'Greek camp'.
CategoryTrojanDiameter130 kmDiscovered1906
Knowledge connections
- Group includes588 Achilles
Sources
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- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
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- NASA JPLJet Propulsion Laboratory / Solar System Dynamics
Orbital data, ephemerides, and small-body parameters for planets, asteroids, and comets.