Jupiter LXX

Jupiter LXX, originally known as S/2017 J 9, is an outer natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard and his team in 2017, but not announced until July 17, 2018, via a Minor Planet Electronic Circular from the Minor Planet Center. It is about 3 kilometers in diameter and orbits at a semi-major axis of about 21,487,000 km with an inclination of about 152.7°. It belongs to the Ananke group.

Jupiter LXX
Discovery
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard et al.
Discovery date2017
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LXX
S/2017 J 9
Orbital characteristics
21487000 km
Eccentricity0.229
−639.2 days
259.5°
Inclination152.7°
306.4°
317.7°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupAnanke group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter
3 km
22.8
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