DOI

  • A.V. Devyatkin
  • D.L. Gorshanov
  • A. N. Gritsuk
  • A. V. Mel'nikov
  • M. Yu Sidorov
  • I. I. Shevchenko

We present the results of photometric observations of Saturn's seventh satellite Hyperion and four other planetary satellites: Saturn's moon Phoebe and three Jovian satellites Himalia, Elara, and Pasiphae. The observations have been conducted from September, 1999 to March, 2000, and during September-October, 2000. Analysis of periodic variations in Hyperion's lightcurve was performed. The lightcurve was modeled using the software package developed for calculating the rotational dynamics of a satellite. Our data generally indicate that over the period of observations Hyperion was in the chaotic mode of rotation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)248-259
Number of pages12
JournalSolar System Research
Volume36
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2002

    Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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