Enceladus, a moon of Saturn
Classification
Natural satellite of Saturn
Average distance from Saturn
237,950 km
147,855 miles
147,855 miles
Diameter across equator
504 km
313 miles
313 miles
Time to orbit Saturn
33 days
Year of Discovery
1789
Origin of Name
Enceladus was a Giant in Greek mythology. He was so large that he could cause earthquakes and volcanoes. He was defeated in a battle of the Giants against the gods, and was buried under the island of Sicily after it was thrown at him.
