High-resolution infrared image of Titan, Saturn's largest moon, showing features interpreted as oceans, glaciers, and rock. The image was created using speckle interferometry from the Keck 10-meter telescope. Note the complex surface features hinted at beneath the thick smog.

Astronomy Picture from 04/08/1999

The Surface of Titan

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990804.html


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