Ijiraq (moon)
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. It was named in 2003 after the ijiraq, a creature in Inuit mythology.
Discovery images of Ijiraq taken by the CFHT in September 2000 | |
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | J. J. Kavelaars B. J. Gladman |
| Discovery date | 2000 |
| Designations | |
Designation | Saturn XXII |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪdʒɪrɑːk/ |
Named after | Ijiraq |
Alternative names | S/2000 S 6 |
| Adjectives | Ijiraupian, Ijiraqian |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch 2000 January 1.5 | |
Semi-major axis | 11.345 Gm |
| Eccentricity | 0.353 |
Orbital period (sidereal) | 451.46 d (1.24 yr) |
| Inclination | 49.2° |
| Satellite of | Saturn |
| Group | Inuit group (Kiviuq) |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean diameter | 13+50% −30% km |
Synodic rotation period | 13.03±0.14 h |
| Albedo | 0.06 assumed |
Spectral type | color: red B-V=1.05 R-V=0.58 |
| 22.6 | |
| 13.2 | |
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