Jupiter LXV

Last updated
Discovery
Discovered by Scott S. Sheppard
Discovery date2017
Orbital characteristics
Mean orbit radius
11,525,000 km [1]
Eccentricity 0.18 [1]
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.

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    References

    1. 1 2 3 4 5 Sheppard, Scott S. "Jupiter's Moons". carnegiescience.edu. sites.google.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
    2. "MPEC 2018-O12 : S/2017 J 4". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union . Retrieved 17 July 2018.