Jupiter LIX

Jupiter LIX, originally known as S/2017 J 1, is an outer natural satellite of Jupiter. It was reported on June 5, 2017 via a Minor Planet Electronic Circular from the Minor Planet Center.^[1] It is believed to be about 2 km in diameter.^[2]

It is a member of the Pasiphae group, but shares an almost exact average distance from Jupiter as Eukelade in the Carme group.

References

↑ "MPEC 2017-L47 : S/2017 J 1". Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
↑ Jupiter Satellite Data

Listed in approximately increasing distance from Jupiter. Provisional designations in italics.

Themisto group

Carpo group

Core	Euanthe Iocaste Praxidike Harpalyke Thyone Ananke
Peripheral	S/2003 J 3(?) Jupiter LII Thelxinoe S/2003 J 16 Mneme Hermippe

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