Hati

Hati, designated as an irregular moon of Saturn, is a member of the Norse group of satellites. Discovered in 2004 by astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, its name draws inspiration from Norse mythology—a nod to Hati, the wolf associated with the pursuit of the Moon. Hati's irregular orbit, marked by eccentricity and inclination, sets it apart from Saturn's larger regular moons that adhere to orbits closer to the planet's equatorial plane. As part of the Norse group, alongside moons like Suttungr and Skoll, Hati shares comparable orbital characteristics, hinting at a possible shared origin, likely rooted in the fragmentation of a larger moon. Despite this, due to its significant distance from Earth and the paucity of observational data, substantial aspects regarding Hati's physical attributes, encompassing size, composition, and surface features, remain shrouded. It is believed that Hati, like other irregular moons, was captured by Saturn's gravitational pull, potentially stemming from the outer solar system.