Albiorix (moon)
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.
Composite image of Albiorix from 2010 observations by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) spacecraft | |
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | M. J. Holman et al. |
| Discovery date | 19 December 2000 |
| Designations | |
Designation | Saturn XXVI |
| Pronunciation | /ˌælbiˈɒrɪks/ |
Named after | Mars Albiorix |
Alternative names | S/2000 S 11 |
| Adjectives | Albiorigian /ˌælbiəˈrɪdʒiən/ |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch 2000 January 1.5 | |
Semi-major axis | 16329100 km |
| Eccentricity | 0.470 |
Orbital period (sidereal) | 783.5 d (2.15 yr) |
| Inclination | 38.9° |
| Satellite of | Saturn |
| Group | Gallic group |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean diameter | 28.6±5.4 km |
Synodic rotation period | 13.33±0.03 h |
| Albedo | 0.062±0.028 |
Spectral type | light red (varying) B−V=0.89, R−V=0.50 |
| 20.5 | |
| 11.35±0.05 | |
Albiorix is the largest member of the Gallic group of irregular satellites.
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