Astronomy:Jupiter LXVI

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Jupiter LXVI
Discovery
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovery date2017
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LXVI
S/2017 J 5
Orbital characteristics[1]
23232000 km
Eccentricity0.284
Orbital period−719.5 days
Mean anomaly77.5°
Inclination164.3°
Longitude of ascending node118.2°
11.9°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupCarme group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter2 km
Apparent magnitude23.5


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.

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