Ijiraq (moon)
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Ijiraq, or Saturn XXII (22), is a small prograde irregular satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by the team of Brett Gladman, John J. Kavelaars, et al. in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 6.[1][2] It was named in 2003 after the ijiraq, a creature in Inuit mythology.[7]
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Discovery[1][2] | |
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Discovered by | J. J. Kavelaars B. J. Gladman |
Discovery date | 2000 |
Designations | |
Designation | Saturn XXII |
Pronunciation | /ˈɪdʒɪrɑːk/ |
Named after | Ijiraq |
S/2000 S 6 | |
Adjectives | Ijiraupian, Ijiraqian[lower-alpha 1] |
Orbital characteristics[3] | |
Epoch 2000 January 1.5 | |
11.345 Gm | |
Eccentricity | 0.353 |
451.46 d (1.24 yr) | |
Inclination | 49.2° |
Satellite of | Saturn |
Group | Inuit group (Kiviuq) |
Physical characteristics[4][5] | |
Mean diameter | 13+50% −30% km |
13.03±0.14 h | |
Albedo | 0.06 assumed |
Spectral type | color: red B-V=1.05 R-V=0.58[6] |
22.6 | |
13.2 | |
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