Astronomy:Jupiter LXV
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| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Scott S. Sheppard |
| Discovery date | 2017 |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Mean orbit radius | 11,525,000 km[1] |
| Eccentricity | 0.18[1] |
| Orbital period | 252.1 days[1] |
| Inclination | 28.15°[1] |
Jupiter LXV, originally known as S/2017 J 4, 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 3 kilometers in diameter and orbits at a semi-major axis of about 11,525,000 km with an inclination of about 28.15°.[1] It belongs to the Himalia group.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Sheppard, Scott S.. "Jupiter's Moons". sites.google.com. https://sites.google.com/carnegiescience.edu/sheppard/moons/jupitermoons. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ↑ "MPEC 2018-O12 : S/2017 J 4". International Astronomical Union. https://minorplanetcenter.net/mpec/K18/K18O12.html. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
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