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Atlas is an inner satellite of Saturn.Atlas was discovered by Richard Terrile in 1980 (some time before November 12) from Voyager photos and was designated S/1980 S 28. In 1983 it was officially named after Atlas of Greek mythology because it holds the rings on its shoulders like the Titan Atlas held the sky up above the Earth. It is also designated Saturn XV.Atlas is the closest satellite to the sharp outer edge of the A ring and was long thought to be a shepherd satellite for this ring.
