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- Titan Moon was studied by an instrument on the Cassini spacecraftThe Associated Press: Nasa Says Liquid Confirmed on Saturn's Moon Titan (July 31, 2008)
- Prior to the recent discovery, scientists did not know what the dark, lake-like spots on Titan wereNASA: NASA Confirms Liquid Lake On Saturn Moon (July 30, 2008)
- NASA scientists concluded that the lakes were liquid
- Reported the finding on July 30, 2008
- Lakes consist of hydrocarbons containing ethaneNASA: NASA Confirms Liquid Lake On Saturn Moon (July 30, 2008)
- Liquid ethane is a component of crude oilThe Associated Press: Nasa Says Liquid Confirmed on Saturn's Moon Titan (July 31, 2008)
- Lake named Ontario Lacus in the south polar region of TitanNASA: NASA Confirms Liquid Lake On Saturn Moon (July 30, 2008)
- Observations suggest evaporation processNASA: NASA Confirms Liquid Lake On Saturn Moon (July 30, 2008)
- Earth is the only other body in our solar system confirmed to have liquid on its surfaceNASA: NASA Confirms Liquid Lake On Saturn Moon (July 30, 2008)
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On July 30, 2008, NASA scientists reported that they found liquid lakes made of hydrocarbons containing ethane on Saturn's moon, Titan. Besides Earth, Titan is the only other body in the solar system that has fluid on its surface.NASA: NASA Confirms Liquid Lake On Saturn Moon (July 30, 2008)
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Saturn Moon Liquid Questions
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What affect does Saturn's moons have on the shape of its rings? 1 AnswerSaturn's moons have several effects on its ring system. Some of the dense, narrow rings are kept in place by pairs of small "shepherd moons" orbiting on either... read more -
What are the similar patterns of Saturn and the solar system? 2 Answershttp://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/~barnes/ast110_06/gphah/saturn_occultation.jpg The most notable similarity between Saturn and the Solar System is that both have sever... read more -
What are the orbit cycles of Saturn? 1 AnswerThe remaining synodic cycle of major planets in adjacent orbits is that of Saturn-Uranus. Two conjunctions, 90.72 years, complete a first order recurrence cycle... read more -
Where can I find Saturn in the sky? 3 AnswersWolframAlpha is awesome at these types of questions. Type "Saturn" and "Today" into the computational engine, and it will figure out your location - and show yo... read more
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