Jupiter LXX

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Jupiter LXX
Discovery
Discovered by Scott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovery date2017
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LXX
S/2017 J 9
Orbital characteristics [1]
21487000 km
Eccentricity 0.229
−639.2 days
259.5°
Inclination 152.7°
306.4°
317.7°
Satellite of Jupiter
Group Ananke group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter
3 km
22.8

    Jupiter LXX, originally known as S/2017 J 9, 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 21,487,000 km with an inclination of about 152.7°. [3] It belongs to the Ananke group. [3]

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    References

    1. S.S. Sheppard (2019), Moons of Jupiter, Carnegie Science, on line
    2. "MPEC 2018-O17 : S/2017 J 9". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union . Retrieved 17 July 2018.
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