S / 2017 J 6

S / 2017 J 6
Central body	Jupiter
Properties of the orbit
Major semi-axis	22.5 million km
Periapsis	unknown
Apoapsis	unknown
eccentricity	0.56
Orbit inclination	155.2 °
Orbital time	683 d
Physical Properties
discovery
Explorer	Scott S. Sheppard
Remarks	Values ​​relatively uncertain, as only 16 observations from February 24, 2017 to May 16, 2018

S / 2017 J 6 (also Jupiter LXVII) is one of the smaller moons of the planet Jupiter .

discovery

S / 2017 J 6 was discovered by astronomer Scott S. Sheppard in 2017 . The moon has not yet been given an official name - the moons of Jupiter are usually female figures from Greek mythology - but is provisionally referred to as S / 2017 J 5 in accordance with the system of the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

Orbit data

S / 2017 J 6 orbits Jupiter with a major semi-axis of approx. 22.5 million kilometers in approx. 683 days. The track has an eccentricity of 0.56. The orbit incline is 155.2 °.

Physical data

Based on the brightness of the object, the diameter can be estimated to be about 1 km.

Web links

• MPEC 2017-O14: S / 2017 J 6 July 17, 2018 (discovery)
• MPC 111804: Numbering of Natural Satellites September 25, 2018 (numbering)

swell

1. ↑ Gareth V. Williams: MPEC 2018-O14: S / 2017 J 6 ( en ) In: Minor Planet Center . International Astronomical Union . July 17, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

before	Jupiter moons	after that
S / 2017 J 5	S / 2017 J 6	S / 2017 J 7