Jupiter LXXII

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Jupiter LXXII
Discovery
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard
Discovery date27 September 2011
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LXXII
S/2011 J 1
Orbital characteristics[1]
22462000 km
Eccentricity0.233
−686.6 days
249.8°
Inclination163.3°
323.9°
127.2°
Satellite ofJupiter
GroupCarme group
Physical characteristics
2 km
23.7

Jupiter LXXII, originally known as S/2011 J 1, is a natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by Scott Sheppard in 2011.[2][3] It belongs to the Carme group.

This moon was lost after its discovery in 2011.[4][5][6][7] Its recovery was announced on 17 September 2018.[8]

References

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  1. ^ S.S. Sheppard (2019), Moons of Jupiter, Carnegie Science, on line
  2. ^ MPEC 2012-B97 : S/2011 J 1 AND S/2011 J 2 2012 Jan. 29 (issued)
  3. ^ Jupiter's Known Satellites
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