Bestla

Also known as Saturn XXXIX, S/2004 S 18

moon of Saturn

Key facts

Discovered by: Scott S. Sheppard , David C. Jewitt , Jan T. Kleyna , Brian G. Marsden
Designation: Saturn XXXIX
Pronunciation: / ˈ b ɛ s t l ə /
Named after: Bestla
Alternative names: S/2004 S 18
Semi major axis: 20 337 900 km
Orbital period sidereal: −1087.46 days
Inclination: 136.3°
Satellite of: Saturn
Group: Norse group
Dimensions: 15.56 × 7 × 5.98 km
Mean diameter: 7 +50%, −30% km
Synodic rotation period

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Bestla /ˈbɛstlə/ or Saturn XXXIX is a retrograde irregular moon of Saturn. Its discovery was announced by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on 4 May 2005, from observations taken between 13 December 2004 and 5 March 2005.

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