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S/2006 S 12

S/2006 S 12
Discovery 
Discovered byScott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, Brett J. Gladman, E. Ashton
Discovery date2006
Orbital characteristics 
19,569,800 km (12,160,100 mi)[1]
Eccentricity0.542
2.834 yrs (1,035.05 d)[1]
Inclination38.6° (to the ecliptic)
Satellite ofSaturn
GroupGallic group?
Physical characteristics
4 km
16.2

S/2006 S 12 is a natural satellite of Saturn. Its discovery was announced by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, E. Ashton and Brett J. Gladman on May 7, 2023 from observations taken between January 5, 2006 and July 8, 2021.[2]

S/2006 S 12 is about 4 kilometers in diameter, and orbits Saturn at an average distance of 19.569 Gm in 1,043.16 days, at an inclination of 39.03, orbits in prograde direction and eccentricity of 0.542.[2] S/2006 S 12 is similar to members of the Gallic group; however, its semi-major axis is a bit further out than its other members, meaning it is an outlier prograde moon along with S/2004 S 24.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Planetary Satellite Mean Elements". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "MPEC 2023-J49 : S/2006 S 12". Minor Planet Electronic Circular. Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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