Albiorix
Also known as Saturn XXVI, S/2000 S 11
moon of Saturn
Key facts
- Discovered by
- M. J. Holman et al.
- Discovery date
- 19 December 2000
- Designation
- Saturn XXVI
- Pronunciation
- / ˌ æ l b i ˈ ɒr ɪ k s /
- Named after
- Mars Albiorix
- Alternative names
- S/2000 S 11
- Adjectives
- Albiorigian / ˌ æ l b i ə ˈ r ɪ dʒ i ə n /
- Semi major axis
- 16 329 100 km
- Orbital period sidereal
- 783.5 d , (2.15 yr )
- Inclination
- 38.9°
- Satellite of
- Saturn
- Group
- Gallic group
- Mean diameter
Article
Albiorix, /ˌælbiˈɒrɪks/ also known as Saturn XXVI, is the largest member of the Gallic group and Saturn's third-largest irregular moon.
Discovery and Naming