Jupiter LXIV explained

Jupiter LXIV
Apsis:astron
Discoverer:Scott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovered:2017
Mpc Name:Jupiter LXIV
Alt Names:S/2017 J 3
Orbit Ref: 
Inclination:147.9°
Eccentricity:0.148
Arg Peri:171.6°
Asc Node:82.5°
Mean Anomaly:91.2°
Period:−606.3 days
Satellite Of:Jupiter
Group:Ananke group
Magnitude:23.4
Mean Diameter:2 km

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.[1] 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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MPEC 2018-O11 : S/2017 J 3. Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. 17 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Sheppard . Scott S. . Jupiter's Moons . carnegiescience.edu . 18 July 2018.