Astronomy:Jupiter LXIX

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Jupiter LXIX
2017 J 8 CFHT precovery full.gif
Precovery images of Jupiter LXIX taken by the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope in September 2010
Discovery
Discovered byScott Sheppard et al.
Discovery date2017
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LXIX
S/2017 J 8
Orbital characteristics[1]
23232700 km
Eccentricity0.312
Orbital period−719.6 days
Mean anomaly70.8°
Inclination164.7°
Longitude of ascending node160.3°
45.1°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupCarme group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter1 km
Apparent magnitude24.0


Jupiter LXIX, originally known as S/2017 J 8, is an outer natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and his team in 2017, but not announced until July 17, 2018, via a Minor Planet Electronic Circular from the Minor Planet Center.[2] It is about 1 kilometer in diameter and orbits at a semi-major axis of about 23,232,700 km with an inclination of about 164.7°.[3] It belongs to the Carme group.

Precovery image of Jupiter LXIX on 8 September 2010 (circled)

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