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Planet of Origin |
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Discoverer |
William Herschel |
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Date of Discovery |
September 17, 1789 |
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Surface Color |
Grey |
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Alternate Names |
Saturn I |
Mimas, also known as Saturn I, is a natural satellite of the outer planet, Saturn. The moon was discovered on September 17, 1789 by the British astronomer William Herschel.
Surface Features[]
The surface of Mimas was examined several times by orbiters. The moon has an extremely rocky surface, showered with craters. It has a giant crater known as Herschel, which gives it the appearance of the Death Star from Star Wars.