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Moon of Jupiter
Jupiter LXVI
Discovery
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovery date2017
Designations
DesignationJupiter LXVI
Alternative namesS/2017 J 5
Orbital characteristics
Semi-major axis23232000 km
Eccentricity0.284
Orbital period (sidereal)−719.5 days
Mean anomaly77.5°
Inclination164.3°
Longitude of ascending node118.2°
Argument of periastron11.9°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupCarme group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter2 km
Apparent magnitude23.5

Jupiter LXVI, originally known as S/2017 J 5, 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. It is about 2 kilometers in diameter and orbits at a semi-major axis of about 23,232,000 km with an inclination of about 164.3°. It belongs to the Carme group.

References

  1. ^ S.S. Sheppard (2019), Moons of Jupiter, Carnegie Science, on line
  2. "MPEC 2018-O13 : S/2017 J 5". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
Moons of Jupiter
Listed in increasing approximate distance from Jupiter
Inner moons
Galilean moons
Themisto
Himalia group (9)
Carpo group (2)
Valetudo
Ananke group (26)
Carme group (30)
Pasiphae group (18)
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