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Lakes and More Lakes: In this image taken by the Cassini radar system on Oct. 9, 2006, a previously unseen style of lakes is revealed. The lakes here assume complex shapes and are among the darkest seen so far on Titan.
T-21 Flyby Artwork
Cassini successfully flew by Titan on Dec. 12. Data collected during the flyby will help determine the distribution of aerosols and other hydrocarbons in Titan's orange-tinged atmosphere.
Date
Dec. 12, 2006
Altitude
621 miles (1,000 km)
Speed
13,200 mph (5.9 km/sec)
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Jan 24, 2024
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NASA Science Editorial Team
