What is Siarnaq?
Q: What is Siarnaq?
A: Siarnaq is a non-spherical moon of Saturn.
Q: Who discovered Siarnaq?
A: Siarnaq was discovered by Brett J. Gladman, et al. in 2000.
Q: How was Siarnaq designated?
A: Siarnaq was given the designation S/2000 S 3.
Q: What is Siarnaq named after?
A: Siarnaq was named after the giant Siarnaq (also known as Sedna) in Inuit mythology.
Q: How big is Siarnaq?
A: Siarnaq is thought to be about 40 kilometres in diameter.
Q: What is the orbit of Siarnaq?
A: Siarnaq orbits Saturn at an average distance of 17,500,000 km in 895 days.
Q: What is the color of Siarnaq?
A: Siarnaq has light-red colors very similar to Paaliaq and Kiviuq, supporting that the moons formed during a break up of a bigger body.
