Discovery[1] | |
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Discovered by | M. J. Holman et al. |
Discovery date | 19 December 2000 |
Designations | |
Designation | Saturn XXVI |
Pronunciation | /ˌælbiˈɒrɪks/ |
Named after | Mars Albiorix |
S/2000 S 11 | |
Adjectives | Albiorigian /ˌælbiəˈrɪdʒiən/[2] |
Orbital characteristics[3] | |
Epoch 2000 January 1.5 | |
16329100 km | |
Eccentricity | 0.470 |
783.5 d (2.15 yr) | |
Inclination | 38.9° |
Satellite of | Saturn |
Group | Gallic group |
Physical characteristics | |
28.6±5.4 km[4] | |
13.33±0.03 h[5] | |
Albedo | 0.062±0.028[4] |
Spectral type | light red (varying) B−V=0.89, R−V=0.50[6] |
20.5[5] | |
11.35±0.05[4] | |
Albiorix /ˌælbiˈɒrɪks/ is a prograde irregular satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by Holman and colleagues in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 11.[7][8][9]
Albiorix is the largest member of the Gallic group of irregular satellites.
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