Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 20, 2000

The Surface of Titan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 20, 2000 is “The Surface of Titan,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Athena Coustenis ( DESPA ) et al., PUEO , CFHT. The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“If sailing the hydrocarbon seas of Titan , beware of gasoline rain. Such might be a travel advisory issued one future day for adventurers visiting Titan , the largest moon of Saturn .”

— APOD editors, August 20, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 20, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Athena Coustenis ( DESPA ) et al., PUEO , CFHT
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 20, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-august-20-the-surface-of-titan

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