S / 2017 J 8

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S / 2017 J 8
Central body Jupiter
Properties of the orbit
Major semi-axis 23.2 million km
Periapsis unknown
Apoapsis unknown
eccentricity 0.31
Orbit inclination 164.7 °
Orbital time 720 d
Physical Properties
discovery
Explorer

Scott S. Sheppard

Remarks Values ​​relatively uncertain, as so far only 13 observations from March 23, 2017 to May 12, 2018

S / 2017 J 8 (also Jupiter LXIX) is one of the smaller moons of the planet Jupiter .

discovery

S / 2017 J 8 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 designated as S / 2017 J 8 in accordance with the system of the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

Orbit data

S / 2017 J 8 orbits Jupiter with a major semi-axis of approx. 23.2 million kilometers in approx. 720 days. The track has an eccentricity of 0.31. The orbit incline is 164.7 °.

Physical data

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

Web links

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  1. Gareth V. Williams: MPEC 2018-O16: S / 2017 J 8 ( en ) In: Minor Planet Center . International Astronomical Union . July 17, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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