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Telesto

Telesto is a moon that orbits the planet Saturn.
 

 



Telesto

 
 
Fact Sheet

Planet

  Saturn

Date Discovered

  1980

Discoverer

  Brad Smith & others

Distance From Planet

  294,660 km

Revolution Period

  1.89 days

Orbit Inclination

  ~0 degrees

Diameter

  30(X 25 X 15) km

Eccentricity

  ~0

Albedo

  0.5

 
Description

Overview:
Telesto is a satellite that revolves around the planet Saturn. This moon maintains a mean distance from Saturn of 294,660 km. It takes Telesto 1.89 days to revolve around Saturn.

Details:
Telesto is a relatively small satellite with a diameter of 30(X 25 X 15) km. Telesto has an orbital eccentricity of ~0 and an orbital inclination of ~0 degrees.

Discovery:
Telesto was discovered by Brad Smith & others in the year 1980.