Jupiter LXVI

Jupiter LXVI
Discovery images of Jupiter LXVI from the Cerro Tololo Observatory's Dark Energy Camera on 23 March 2017
Discovery
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovery date2017
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LXVI
S/2017 J 5
Orbital characteristics[1]
Semi-major axis
23232000 km
Eccentricity0.284
−719.5 days
77.5°
Inclination164.3°
118.2°
Argument of periastron
11.9°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupCarme group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter
2 km
23.5

    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.[2] 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°.[1] It belongs to the Carme group.

    References

    1. 1 2 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.
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