Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Methane Rain Possible on Titan
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2006 is “Methane Rain Possible on Titan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Mark Garlick (Space-art.co.uk)). The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“Might it rain cold methane on Saturn’s Titan? Recent analyses of measurements taken by the Huygen’s probe that landed on Titan in 2005 January indicate that the atmosphere is actually saturated with methane at a height of about 8 kilometers.”
— APOD editors, August 2, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 2, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Mark Garlick (Space-art.co.uk)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words