Prometheus

Prometheus (Natural satellite). See its size, orbit and live position on a 3D map of the Solar System. Prometheus is an inner satellite of Saturn.

Prometheus is an inner satellite of Saturn. It was discovered on 24 October 1980 from images taken by the Voyager 1 probe, and was provisionally designated S/1980 S 27. In late 1985 it was officially named after Prometheus, a Titan in Greek mythology. It is also designated Saturn XVI.

• Type: Natural satellite
• Orbiting: Saturn
• Diameter: 86 km
• Orbital period: 14.8 hours

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