Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Titan Surmised
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2004 is “Titan Surmised,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Craig Attebery , ESA , NASA). The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“What does the surface of Titan look like? Thick clouds have always made Saturn’s largest moon so mysterious that seemingly farfetched hypotheses like methane rain and lakes have been seriously considered.”
— APOD editors, December 20, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 20, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Craig Attebery , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words