Jupiter LXXII
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Jupiter LXXII, originally known as S/2011 J 1, is a natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by Scott Sheppard in 2011.[2][3] It belongs to the Carme group.
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Discovery | |
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Discovered by | Scott S. Sheppard |
Discovery date | 27 September 2011 |
Designations | |
Designation | Jupiter LXXII |
S/2011 J 1 | |
Orbital characteristics [1] | |
22462000 km | |
Eccentricity | 0.233 |
−686.6 days | |
249.8° | |
Inclination | 163.3° |
323.9° | |
127.2° | |
Satellite of | Jupiter |
Group | Carme group |
Physical characteristics | |
Mean diameter | 2 km |
23.7 | |
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This moon was lost after its discovery in 2011.[4][5][6][7] Its recovery was announced on 17 September 2018.[8]