Jupiter LXVI explained

Extrasolarplanet:yes
Jupiter LXVI
Apsis:astron
Discoverer:Scott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovered:2017
Mpc Name:Jupiter LXVI
Alt Names:S/2017 J 5
Orbit Ref: [1]
Inclination:164.3°
Eccentricity:0.284
Arg Peri:11.9°
Asc Node:118.2°
Mean Anomaly:77.5°
Period:−719.5 days
Satellite Of:Jupiter
Group:Carme group
Magnitude:23.5
Mean Diameter:2 km

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°. It belongs to the Carme group.

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 2018-O13 : S/2017 J 5. Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. 17 July 2018.