Jupiter LXXII
Jupiter LXXII, originally known as S/2011 J 1, is a natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by Scott Sheppard in 2011. It belongs to the Carme group.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Scott S. Sheppard |
| Discovery date | 27 September 2011 |
| Designations | |
Designation | Jupiter LXXII |
Alternative names | S/2011 J 1 |
| Orbital characteristics | |
Semi-major axis | 22462000 km |
| Eccentricity | 0.233 |
Orbital period (sidereal) | −686.6 days |
Mean anomaly | 249.8° |
| Inclination | 163.3° |
Longitude of ascending node | 323.9° |
| 127.2° | |
| Satellite of | Jupiter |
| Group | Carme group |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean diameter | 2 km |
| 23.7 | |
This moon was lost after its discovery in 2011. Its recovery was announced on 17 September 2018.
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