An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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The sixth of Saturn's known satellites. With a mean diameter of about 178 km it orbits Saturn at a distance of 150,000 km. Discovered by the French astronomer Audouin Dollfus (1924-) in 1966.

Janus was the god of gates and doorways in Roman mythology. He was also thought to represent beginnings, hence he lent his name to January, the first month of the year. He was depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions.