Brassica Oleracea

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S/2007 S 8 is a natural satellite of Saturn. Its discovery was announced by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, Edward Ashton, Brett J. Gladman, Jean-Marc Petit and Mike Alexandersen on May 10, 2023 from observations taken between January 5, 2005 and July 9, 2021.[2]

S/2007 S 8 is about 4 kilometers in diameter, and orbits Saturn at a distance of 17.049 Gm in 836.90 days, at an inclination of 36.5, orbits in prograde direction and eccentricity of 0.490.[2] S/2007 S 8 belongs to the Gallic group.

S/2007 S 8 is currently the least inclined irregular natural satellite of Saturn.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Planetary Satellite Mean Elements". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "MPEC 2023-J81 : S/2007 S 8". Minor Planet Electronic Circular. Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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