Prometheus

Prometheus — moon orbiting Saturn, explore its interactive 3D model in Cosmoscope.

Explore Prometheus in a live 3D Solar System. Follow its calculated motion and inspect real astronomical data, distances and orbital facts.

The F ring’s inner shepherd — a potato-shaped moon that dips into the ring each orbit, dragging out dark channels and streamers like a finger through smoke.

Radius

43.1 km

Orbit

139k km from Saturn

Period

0.61 days

Shepherds

The inner edge of the F ring

Steals

Streamers of ring material each orbit

Explore Prometheus in 3D

Cosmoscope places Prometheus in the Solar System using astronomical ephemeris or orbital elements, updated for the simulation time. Explore its calculated motion, distance and orbital facts in the interactive 3D view. Accuracy depends on the orbital model and its valid time range.