Jupiter LIX

Jupiter LIX
Discovery
Discovered by Scott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovery date 5 June 2017
Designations
S/2017 J 1
Orbital characteristics
Mean orbit radius
23 547 105 km[1]
Eccentricity 0.397
734.2 days
Inclination 149.2°
Physical characteristics
Mean radius
≈ 2 km

    Jupiter LIX, originally known as S/2017 J 1, is an outer natural satellite of Jupiter. It was reported on June 5, 2017 via a Minor Planet Electronic Circular from the Minor Planet Center.[2] It is believed to be about 2 km in diameter.[3]

    It is a member of the Pasiphae group. It has an average orbital distance of 23,547,105 km, with an inclination of 149.2 degrees. Its period is 734.2 days.[4]

    References

    1. https://sites.google.com/carnegiescience.edu/sheppard/moons/jupitermoons
    2. "MPEC 2017-L47 : S/2017 J 1". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
    3. Jupiter Satellite Data
    4. https://sites.google.com/carnegiescience.edu/sheppard/moons/jupitermoons
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