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Orbits of the six new satellites of NeptuneOrbital elements are presented for the six small satellites of Neptune, 1989N1 through 1989N6, discovered by Voyager 2. Details of the image and orbit analyses are examined. The solution for the orbits of the six satellites is presented in terms of geometric classical Keplerian elements. All six are in nearly circular direct orbits; most of the satellites have low inclinations, except the innermost, 1989N6, which is inclined at 4.7 deg to Neptune's equator.
Document ID
19910046658
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Owen, W. M., Jr.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Vaughan, R. M.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Synnott, S. P.
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Astronomical Journal
Volume: 101
ISSN: 0004-6256
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0004-6256
Accession Number
91A31281
Distribution Limits
Public
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