Scientists model the surface of Titan, Saturn’s largest moon

Scientists model the surface of Titan, Saturn’s largest moon

Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is surprisingly similar to Earth in landscape formations, according to new models produced by planetary scientists. Seen from space, the moon, larger than the planet Mercury, has other similarities to Earth – including rain-filled rivers, lakes and seas – although on Titan rain is liquid methane , falling through nitrogen winds….

Venus should be “locked” with one side facing the sun.  Here’s why it’s not

Venus should be “locked” with one side facing the sun. Here’s why it’s not

When two bodies in space are close enough to each other, their gravity acts as a brake, slowing them down until one’s rotation “locks” to match its orbit. This tidal lock means that one side of the smaller body always faces the larger one – it’s the reason we only see one side of the…