S/2006 S 1 facts for kids

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S/2006 S 1 is a small, unnamed moon that orbits the planet Saturn. Scientists first announced its discovery in 2006.

How S/2006 S 1 Was Found

A team of astronomers found S/2006 S 1. These scientists were Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden. They announced their discovery on June 26, 2006. The observations that led to this finding were made between January 4 and April 30, 2006.

About S/2006 S 1

This moon is quite small, measuring about 6 kilometres (about 3.7 miles) across. It travels around Saturn at a very long distance. On average, it is about 18,930,200 kilometres (about 11.7 million miles) away from the planet.

S/2006 S 1 takes a long time to complete one trip around Saturn. It takes about 972 days, which is more than two and a half years! Its path around Saturn is also tilted. This tilt, called its inclination, is about 154.2 degrees compared to the ecliptic (the path the Sun appears to take). It also has a slightly oval-shaped orbit, which scientists call its eccentricity.

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