Jupiter LIX explained

Jupiter LIX
Mpc Name:Jupiter LIX
Alt Names:S/2017 J 1
Discoverer:Scott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovered:5 June 2017
Orbit Ref: [1]
Inclination:149.2°
Eccentricity:0.397
Period:−734.2 days
Satellite Of:Jupiter
Group:Pasiphae group
Magnitude:23.8
Mean Diameter:2 km

Jupiter LIX, provisionally known as S/2017 J 1, is an outer natural satellite of Jupiter on a retrograde orbit. It was reported on June 5, 2017, via a Minor Planet Electronic Circular from the Minor Planet Center.[2] It is believed to be about 2 km in diameter.[3]

It is a member of the Pasiphae group. It has an average orbital distance of 23,547,105 km, with an inclination of 149.2 degrees. Its period is 734.2 days.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://sites.google.com/carnegiescience.edu/sheppard/moons/jupitermoons S.S. Sheppard (2019), Moons of Jupiter, Carnegie Science, on line
  2. Web site: MPEC 2017-L47 : S/2017 J 1. Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. 5 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Jupiter Satellite Data . 2017-06-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170720172949/http://home.dtm.ciw.edu/users/sheppard/satellites/jupsatdata.html . 2017-07-20 . dead .
  4. Web site: Scott S. Sheppard - JupiterMoons.