Laomedeia (moon)
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | |
| Discovered | August 13, 2002 |
| Mean orbital elements | |
| Epoch 2003 Jun. 10.00 TT | |
| Semi-major axis | 23.613 Gm |
| Eccentricity | 0.3969 |
| Inclination | 37.874° * |
| Orbital period | 3171.33 days (8.68 yr) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mean diameter | 42 km** |
| dimensions | {{{dimensions}}} |
| Rotation period | ? |
| Albedo | 0.04 assumed |
| Color | ? |
| Spectral type | ? |
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*to the ecliptic **based on the albedo |
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*to the ecliptic
Laomedeia (/ˌleɪoʊmᵻˈdiːə, -ˈdaɪə/ LAY-o-mə-DEE-ə or LAY-o-mə-DY-ə; Greek: Λαομήδεια), also known as Neptune XII, is a prograde irregular satellite of Neptune. It was discovered by Matthew J. Holman, et al. on August 13, 2002. Before the announcement of its name on February 3, 2007 (IAUC 8802), it was known as S/2002 N 3.
It orbits Neptune at a distance of about 23,571,000 km and is about 42 kilometers in diameter (assuming albedo of 0.04). It is named after Laomedeia, one of the 50 Nereids.
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