MK2![]() Makemake and its moon (arrow) |
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| Discovery date | 2016 |
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| S/2015 (136472) 1 |
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| minor-planet moon |
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| 12 d |
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| Satellite of | Makemake |
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Mean diameter | 175 km |
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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]
References
- ↑ Parker, Alex Harrison, et al. "Taking The Measure of Makemake's Moon." AAS/Division for Planetary Sciences Meeting Abstracts. Vol. 48. 2016.
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