A new Saturnian satellite near Dione's L4 point

Details A new Saturnian satellite near Dione's L4 point A new Saturnian satellite near Dione's L4 point

Jul 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980icar...43..116r&link_type=abstract

Icarus, vol. 43, July 1980, p. 116-119.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Natural Satellites, Satellite Orbits, Saturn (Planet), Lagrangian Equilibrium Points, Orbital Mechanics, Planetary Orbits, Saturn, Satellites, 1980 S6, Discovery, Characteristics, Orbits, Period, Lagrangian Points, Astronomy, Observations, Equipment, Procedures, Properties, Data, Dione

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A new satellite of Saturn, discovered by Laques and Lecacheux, has been
observed on a number of occasions and its orbit determined. It has a
period of 2.73614 plus or minus 0.00006 days and occupies the leading
Lagrangian point (L4) of Dione. A second object has been observed on one
night which may be near the L5 point of Dione.

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