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Astronomers find new Jupiter moon in orbit around gas giant
University of Arizona and Massachusetts researchers report the discovery of a 3 mile diameter moon probable to be the 17th Jovian satellite. Designated 1999 J1, the object could gain a name after follow up, with Spacewatch observers noting its irregular outer orbit and possible asteroid origin.
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Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Massachusetts
Jupiter
Jeff Larsen
Arizona Daily Star
Larsen
Spacewatch Project
Kitt Peak
Solar System
Spacewatch
Jim Scotti
Earth
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Uranus
Arizona
Erich Karkoschka
Jim
Mars
Deimos
Robert §. McMillan
Charles Kowal
Leda
Voyager
Adrastea
Metis
Thebe