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Jupiter LIV

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Jupiter LIV, originally known as S/2016 J 1, is an outer natural satellite of Jupiter. It was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard in 2016, but not announced until June 2, 2017 via a Minor Planet Electronic Circular from the Minor Planet Center.[1] It is about 1 kilometer in diameter.[2] It belongs to the widely dispersed Pasiphae group.

References

  1. ^ "MPEC 2017-L08 : S/2016 J 1". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  2. ^ http://home.dtm.ciw.edu/users/sheppard/satellites/jupsatdata.html