Jupiter LI

Jupiter LI, provisionally known as S/2010 J 1, is a natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by R. Jacobson, M. Brozović, B. Gladman, and M. Alexandersen in 2010. It received its permanent number in March 2015. It is now known to circle Jupiter at an average distance of 23.45 million km, taking 2.02 years to complete an orbit around Jupiter. Jupiter LI is about 3 km wide. It is a member of the Carme group.

Jupiter LI
Jupiter LI imaged by the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on 8 September 2020
Discovery
Discovered byRobert A. Jacobson
Marina Brozović
Brett Gladman
Mike Alexandersen
Discovery sitePalomar Obs.
Discovery date7 September 2010
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LI
Alternative names
S/2010 J 1
Orbital characteristics
Semi-major axis
23314335 km
Eccentricity0.320
Orbital period (sidereal)
−723.2 days
Inclination163.2°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupCarme group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter
2 km
23.3

    This body was discovered from the 200-inch (508 cm) aperture Hale telescope in California. (there is also a 60-inch aperture Hale telescope)

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