The Saturnian moon discovered in Voyager 1 images is named Pandora.
Pandora is a small inner moon of Saturn and acts as an outer shepherd satellite of the planet’s narrow F ring. Voyager 1 images revealed the moon in 1980, and its discovery was reported alongside observations of other small Saturnian satellites. Its name continues the mythological naming tradition used for many bodies in the Saturn system.
Pandora’s neighboring moon Prometheus acts as the F ring’s inner shepherd. Their gravitational influence helps shape and confine the ring, although the system is dynamically complex and includes temporary structures and disturbances. Pandora’s irregular, elongated shape reflects its small size and low gravity.
The moon should not be confused with the similarly named asteroid 55 Pandora or with the fictional world in the film Avatar. Astronomical Pandora is a real natural satellite orbiting Saturn. Its mythological name also makes it a frequent source of confusion in questions about the ancient story and modern popular culture.