S/2004 S 52

S/2004 S 52 is a natural satellite of Saturn. Its discovery was announced by IAU Minor Planet Center on May 15, 2023.[2]

S/2004 S 52
Discovery
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, E. Ashton, Brett J. Gladman
Discovery date2004
Orbital characteristics
26,448,100 km (16,434,100 mi)[1]
Eccentricity0.292
-4.474 yrs (1,633.98 d)[1]
Inclination165.3° (to the ecliptic)
Satellite ofSaturn
GroupNorse group
Physical characteristics
Mean diameter
3 km
16.5

    S/2004 S 52 is about 3 kilometers in diameter, and orbits Saturn at a distance of 26.448 Gm in 1,633.98 days, at an inclination of 165.3, orbits in retrograde direction and eccentricity of 0.292.[2] S/2004 S 52 belongs to the Norse group.

    References

    1. "Planetary Satellite Mean Elements". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
    2. "MPEC 2023-J179 : S/2004 S 52". Minor Planet Electronic Circular. Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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