Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Riverbeds and Lakebeds Discovered on Saturn's Titan
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2005 is “Riverbeds and Lakebeds Discovered on Saturn's Titan,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ESA , NASA , Descent Imager/Spectral Radiometer Team ( LPL ). The original explanation runs about 154 words.
From the explanation
“Methane rain, evaporating lakes, flowing rivers, and water ice-volcanoes all likely exist on Saturn’s moon Titan, according to preliminary analyses of recent images taken by the successful Huygens lander .”
— APOD editors, January 24, 2005
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 24, 2005
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: ESA , NASA , Descent Imager/Spectral Radiometer Team ( LPL )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 154 words