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Jupiter LXVII
Discovery
Discovered byScott Sheppard et al.
Discovery date2017
Designations
DesignationJupiter LXVII
Alternative namesS/2017 J 6
Orbital characteristics
Semi-major axis22455000 km
Eccentricity0.557
Orbital period (sidereal)−683.0 days
Inclination155.2°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupPasiphae group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter2 km
Apparent magnitude23.5

Jupiter LXVII, originally known as S/2017 J 6, 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. It is about 2 kilometers in diameter and orbits at a semi-major axis of about 22,455,000 km with an inclination of about 155.2°. It belongs to the Pasiphae group.

References

  1. S.S. Sheppard (2019), Moons of Jupiter, Carnegie Science, on line
  2. "MPEC 2018-O14 : S/2017 J 6". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2018-07-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Moons of Jupiter
Listed in increasing approximate distance from Jupiter
Inner moons
Galilean moons
Themisto
Himalia group (9)
Carpo group (2)
Valetudo
Ananke group (26)
Carme group (30)
Pasiphae group (18)
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