S / 2017 J 7

S / 2017 J 7
Central body	Jupiter
Properties of the orbit
Major semi-axis	20.6 million km
Periapsis	unknown
Apoapsis	unknown
eccentricity	0.22
Orbit inclination	143.4 °
Orbital time	603 d
Physical Properties
discovery
Explorer	Scott S. Sheppard
Remarks	Values ​​relatively uncertain, as only 18 observations from February 24, 2017 to May 17, 2018

S / 2017 J 7 (also Jupiter LXVIII) is one of the smaller moons of the planet Jupiter .

discovery

S / 2017 J 7 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 - instead, according to the system of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), it is provisionally designated as S / 2017 J 7.

Orbit data

S / 2017 J 7 orbits Jupiter with a major semi-axis of approx. 20.6 million kilometers in approx. 603 days. The track has an eccentricity of 0.22. The orbit incline is 143.4 °.

Physical data

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

Web links

• MPEC 2017-O15: S / 2017 J 7 July 17, 2018 (discovery)
• MPC 111804: Numbering of Natural Satellites September 25, 2018 (numbering)

swell

1. ↑ Gareth V. Williams: MPEC 2018-O15: S / 2017 J 7 ( en ) In: Minor Planet Center . International Astronomical Union . July 17, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

before	Jupiter moons	after that
S / 2017 J 6	S / 2017 J 7	S / 2017 J 8