MoonMoon of Saturn

Methone

A small inner moon of Saturn.

3.2km
Diameter
194,440km
From Saturn
1.0days
Orbital Period
2004
Discovered

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Methone is a small inner moon of Saturn.

Properties

3.2km
Diameter
194,440km
Semi-major Axis
1.01days
Orbital Period
Yes
Tidally Locked
2004
Discovery Year
Cassini ISS
Discovered By

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