| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, E. Ashton, Brett J. Gladman |
| Discovery date | 2004 |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 26,448,100 km (16,434,100 mi)[1] | |
| Eccentricity | 0.292 |
| -4.474 yrs (1,633.98 d)[1] | |
| Inclination | 165.3° (to the ecliptic) |
| Satellite of | Saturn |
| Group | Norse group |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean diameter | 3 km |
| 16.5 | |
S/2004 S 52 is a natural satellite of Saturn. Its discovery was announced by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, Edward Ashton, Brett J. Gladman and Mike Alexandersen on May 15, 2023 from observations taken between December 12, 2004 and July 24, 2020.[2]
S/2004 S 52 is about 3 kilometers in diameter, and orbits Saturn at a distance of 26.092 Gm in 1,573.49 days, at an inclination of 162.94, orbits in retrograde direction and eccentricity of 0.290.[2] S/2004 S 52 belongs to the Norse group.
References
- 1 2 "Planetary Satellite Mean Elements". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- 1 2 "MPEC 2023-J179 : S/2004 S 52". Minor Planet Electronic Circular. Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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