| Hyperion | |
|---|---|
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| Diameter | 270 km 168 mi. |
| Distance from primary | 1,481,000 km 920,250 mi. |
Hyperion is a moon of Saturn discovered by William Cranch Bond, George Phillips Bond and William Lassell in 1848. It is distinguished by its irregular shape, its chaotic rotation, and its unexplained sponge-like appearance. It was the first non-round moon to be discovered.[1]