What is Kiviuq?
Q: What is Kiviuq?
A: Kiviuq is a non-spherical moon of Saturn, about 16 kilometres in diameter.
Q: Who discovered Kiviuq?
A: Kiviuq was discovered by Brett J. Gladman in 2000.
Q: What is the designation of Kiviuq?
A: Kiviuq's designation is S/2000 S 5.
Q: Who was Kiviuq named after?
A: Kiviuq was named after a "giant" of Inuit mythology.
Q: What is the story of Kiviuq?
A: Kiviuq is a legendary and heroic Inuk who has lived a long time, wandered and journeyed, and had many adventures whose details depend on the storyteller's local tradition.
Q: What is the orbital distance of Kiviuq from Saturn?
A: Kiviuq orbits Saturn at an average distance of 11.1 million kilometers in 450 days.
Q: What is the Inuit group of non-spherical moons?
A: The Inuit group of non-spherical moons is a collection of moons orbiting Saturn that are named after figures in Inuit mythology and are thought to possibly share a common origin from the break-up of a bigger body.
