S/2019 S 19

S/2019 S 19
Discovery 
Discovered byEdward Ashton, Brett J. Gladman
Discovery date2019
Orbital characteristics 
23,047,200 km (14,320,900 mi)[1]
Eccentricity0.372
-3.609 yrs (1,318.05 d)[1]
Inclination146.8° (to the ecliptic)
Satellite ofSaturn
GroupNorse group
Physical characteristics
3 km
16.5

S/2019 S 19 is a natural satellite of Saturn. Its discovery was announced by Edward Ashton and Brett J. Gladman on May 15, 2023 from observations taken between July 3, 2019 and July 8, 2021.[2]

S/2019 S 19 is about 3 kilometers in diameter, and orbits Saturn at a distance of 23.472 Gm in 1,342.57 days, at an inclination of 146.8, orbits in retrograde direction and eccentricity of 0.372.[2] S/2019 S 19 belongs to the Norse group and its inclination is similar to Bestla and Narvi.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Planetary Satellite Mean Elements". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. California Institute of Technology. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "MPEC 2023-J174 : S/2019 S 19". Minor Planet Electronic Circular. Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b "S/2019 S 19". Tilmann's Web Site. Tilmann Denk. Retrieved 25 December 2023.