Jupiter LXXII

Jupiter LXXII
Discovery
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard
Discovery date27 September 2011
Designations
Designation
Jupiter LXXII
S/2011 J 1
Orbital characteristics
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. It belongs to the Carme group.

    This moon was lost after its discovery in 2011. Its recovery was announced on 17 September 2018.