The moon that would be a planet.

• Autores: Ralph Lorenz, Christophe Sotin
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 302, Nº. 3, 2010, págs. 36-43
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the planet Saturn's largest natural satellite Titan, which has an atmosphere thicker than the Earth's and much geological heterogeneity. Topics include an overview of images taken by the Huygens probe, from the Cassini's space craft, showing a dynamic landscape of rivers, lakes, and mountains. Also discussed is how the study of Titan may help scientists understand the geologic processes of Earth, such as climate change. INSETS: GOOEY ON THE INSIDE;LIKE EARTH, ONLY COLDER;FORECAST: A DELUGE OF METHANE.