Physical Characteristics
Himalia's rotational period is 7 h 46 m 55±2 s. Himalia appears neutral in color (grey), like the other members of its group, with colour indices B-V=0.62, V-R= 0.4, similar to a C-type asteroid. Measurements by Cassini confirm a featureless spectrum, with a slight absorption at 3 μm which could indicate the presence of water.
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