Helene (/ˈhɛlɨniː/ HEL-ə-nee; Greek: Ἑλένη) is a moon of Saturn. It was discovered by Pierre Laques and Jean Lecacheux in 1980 from ground-based observations at Pic du Midi Observatory and was designated S/1980 S 6. In 1988 it was officially named after Helen of Troy who was the granddaughter of Cronus (Saturn) in Greek mythology.
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discovery date
1980-03-01
discoverer
Pierre_Laques, Jean_Lecacheux
former name
* Dione B, * Helene, * S/1980 S 6, * Saturn XII (12)
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