S/2015 (136472) 1, unofficially nicknamed MK2 by the discovery team, [2] is the only known moon of the trans-Neptunian dwarf planet Makemake. [1] [4] It is estimated to be 175 km (110 mi) in diameter and has a semi-major axis of at least 21,000 km (13,000 mi) from Makemake. [1]Its orbital period is at least 12 days if it has a circular orbit. [1] [5] [4] Observations leading to its discovery ... More @Wikipedia
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