Greip (moon)

Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, January Kleyna, Brian G. Marsden

Greip ( Saturn LI) is one of the smaller outer moons of the planet Saturn.

Discovery

The discovery of Greip by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt Jan and Brian G. Marsden on Kleyna recordings on January 5, it was announced on 26 June 2006 to 1 May 2006.

Greip first received the provisional designation S/2006 S 4

It was named after the moon Greip, one of nine Ägirstöchter from Norse mythology.

Structure and physical data

Greip has a diameter of approximately 6 km.

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