Janus

Janus is one of the inner moons of Saturn. It has a very low density, implying that it is icy and porous.

Facts About Janus:

  • Janues co-orbits with the moon Epimetheus.
  • These two moons are "shepherd moons", maintaining the sharp outer edge of Saturn's A Ring.
Classification: Moon
Names:  Janus, Saturn X
Naming:  Named after the Roman god Janus, who is said to have two faces.
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