Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2007

Liquid Sea on Saturn's Titan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2007 is “Liquid Sea on Saturn's Titan,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Radar Mapper , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“What is this vast dark region on Titan? Quite possible a sea of liquid hydrocarbons .”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Cassini Radar Mapper , JPL , ESA , NASA
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Explanation length: About 164 words