MK2
only known natural satellite of the dwarf planet Makemake
MK2 is a moon of the dwarf planet Makemake. It was discovered in 2016. Its orbital period around Makemake is around 12 days. It is about 175 kilometers across.[1]
.jpg) Makemake and its moon (arrow) | |
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovery date | 2016 |
| Designations | |
| S/2015 (136472) 1 | |
| minor-planet moon | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 12 d | |
| Satellite of | Makemake |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean diameter | 175 km |
References
change- ↑ Parker, Alex Harrison, et al. "Taking The Measure of Makemake's Moon." AAS/Division for Planetary Sciences Meeting Abstracts. Vol. 48. 2016.
