MoonMoon of Jupiter
S/2003 J 12
A small irregular moon of Jupiter discovered in 2003.
1km
Diameter17,833,000km
From Jupiter489.7days
Orbital Period2003
DiscoveredAbout
S/2003 J 12 is a small irregular moon of Jupiter discovered in 2003.
Properties
1km
Diameter17,833,000km
Semi-major Axis489.72days
Orbital Period2003
Discovery YearScott S. Sheppard
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