Angrboda

Angrboda, characterized as an irregular moon of Saturn, is part of the Norse group of satellites. Its revelation in 2004 through observations led by Scott S. Sheppard using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii pays homage to Norse mythology—a tribute to Angrboda, the giantess known as the mother of monstrous creatures. Angrboda's atypical orbit, defined by eccentricity and inclination, distinguishes it from Saturn's dominant regular moons. As a participant in the Norse group, alongside moons like Skoll and Hati, Angrboda shares akin orbital attributes, implying a conceivable shared origin, perhaps originating from the fragmentation of a larger moon. Yet, limited by its considerable distance from Earth and the dearth of observational data, substantial particulars about Angrboda's physical characteristics—encompassing size, composition, and surface features—remain veiled. Angrboda, akin to other irregular moons, is presumed to have been ensnared by Saturn's gravitational force, suggesting an origin from the outer solar system.