Hyperion
Hyperion is a Titan in Greek mythology.
Hyperion may also mean:
In science:
- Hyperion (moon), a moon of Saturn
- Hyperion (tree), world’s tallest living tree
In fiction:
- Hyperion (poem), an unfinished epic poem by John Keats
- Hyperion (book), a science-fiction novel by Dan Simmons, in his Hyperion Cantos series
Written for younger readers
Hyperion, in simpler words
This version comes from Wikijunior, a set of books written for children aged 8 to 11. It is shorter and uses plainer language than the article above.
From Wikijunior: Solar System
Hyperion is a moon of Saturn. It is completely covered in craters and spins at high speeds as it orbits Saturn.
Hyperion is 266 km wide.
The surface of Hyperion is reddish in colour. Some interesting features include the Bond-Lassell Dorsum, the largest ridge on Hyperion (and the only one to have a name), and the largest crater, which is 120 km wide and 10 km deep. There are also many craters on the surface of Hyperion which make it look like a sponge.
Hyperion has a chaotic orbit. The day usually lasts about five hours.
It takes Hyperion about 21.28 days to orbit once around Saturn.
Hyperion is made of water ice, and a small amount of rock.
Hyperion is named after a Titan in Greek mythology. He was the son of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky). He was the father of Helios (Sun), Selene (Moon), and Eos (Dawn).
Hyperion was discovered by three people: William Cranch Bond, his son George Phillips Bond, and William Lassell in 1848. Lassell discovered Hyperion two days after the Bonds, and he beat them to publication. However, all three are given credit for its discovery.
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