Jupiter LI

Also known as S/2010 J 1

moon of Jupiter

Key facts

Discovered by: Robert A. Jacobson , Marina Brozović, Brett Gladman , Mike Alexandersen
Discovery site: Palomar Obs.
Discovery date: 7 September 2010
Designation: Jupiter LI
Alternative names: S/2010 J 1
Observation arc: 22 years, 2025-12-21 (last obs)
Semi major axis: 23 314 335 km
Orbital period sidereal: −723.2 days
Inclination: 163.2°
Satellite of: Jupiter
Group: Carme group
Mean diameter: 2 km
Absolute magnitude h

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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.

Sequence of images of Jupiter LI, taken by the CFHT 38 minutes apart This body was discovered from the 200-inch (508 cm) aperture Hale telescope in California. (there is also a 60-inch aperture Hale telescope)