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Discovered by | Scott S. Sheppard et al. |
Discovery date | 2017 |
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Mean orbit radius | 20,694,000 km[1] |
Eccentricity | 0.148[1] |
605.76 days[2] | |
Inclination | 147.9°[1] |
Jupiter LXIV, originally known as S/2017 J 3, 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 20,694,000 km with an inclination of about 147.9°. It belongs to the Ananke group.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Sheppard, Scott S. "Jupiter's Moons". carnegiescience.edu. sites.google.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b "MPEC 2018-O11 : S/2017 J 3". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 17 July 2018.