Larissa

Larissa (pronounced /ləˈrɪsə/ lə-RISS-ə, or as in Greek Λάρισα), also known as Neptune VII, is the fifth closest inner satellite of Neptune. It is named after Larissa, a lover of Poseidon (Neptune) in Greek mythology. It was first discovered by Harold J. Reitsema, William B. Hubbard, Larry A. Lebofsky and David J. Tholen based on fortuitous ground-based stellar occultation observations on May 24, 1981, and given the temporary designation S/1981 N... more
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