SATURN’S MOON MIMAS MAY HAVE OCEAN UNDER ITS CRUST
Why in the news?
- The potential discovery of an ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s moon Mimas has garnered attention in the scientific community and media.
source:sputniknews
About Discovery of Potential Ocean on Mimas:
- Mimas, Saturn’s smallest major moon, may have a liquid ocean 20-30 km beneath its icy surface.
- Despite its “Death Star” nickname, its lack of surface modifications initially made an ocean unlikely.
- Data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft supported findings published in Nature, hinting at an elongated core or global ocean.
What is Mimas?
● Mimas: Saturn’s moon, characterized by its icy composition and surface. ● Diameter: Approximately 250 miles. ● Recent Discovery: Scientists have found evidence of a hidden ocean beneath Mimas’s icy crust. |