Discovered from Voyager images in 1980 by a team led by Smith
It is designated Saturn XIII
Physical Parameters
Diameter
30 x 25 x 15 kilometres (Telesto is not spherical)
Orbital Parameters
Mean Distance from Saturn
294,660 kilometres
Mean Sidereal Period
1.888 earthdays
Eccentricity
0
Inclination
0 degrees
Opposition Magnitude (Average)
18.5
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