Prometheus 1,494 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Saturn's moon Titan is like the David Bowie of space objects. It's fascinating, enigmatic and more than a bit mysterious. Adding to its legend is a strange occurrence in Titan's Ligeia Mare, a large sea made up of mostly liquid methane. NASA's Cassini spacecraft has been keeping on an eye on a feature that has appeared, disappeared and then reappeared with a new look. First spotted in radar images in July 2013, the "magic island" is the subject of much speculation. An image of the area from 2007 shows just a dark, empty space. The most recent image, captured in August of this year, show the mystery feature looking both a little dimmer and little more filled out than it did in 2013. Scientists have ruled out evaporation in the sea causing the appearance of the feature, since the nearby shoreline has not changed. Possible explanations include waves due to rising winds, gasses bubbling up, solids floating to the surface, or solids suspended just under the surface. NASA is also leaving speculation open to include "something more exotic." An extraterrestrial submarine piloted by Elvis would fall under this designation. The changes in the feature could be ascribed to seasonal shifts on Titan. Summer is coming to its northern hemisphere. "Science loves a mystery, and with this enigmatic feature, we have a thrilling example of ongoing change on Titan. We're hopeful that we'll be able to continue watching the changes unfold and gain insights about what's going on in that alien sea," says Stephen Wall, deputy team lead of Cassini's radar team. NASA scientists will keep an eye on the mystery formation, though answers as to its origin and composition may remain shrouded until we send an advanced mission to Titan, collect more data through spacecraft missions or Elvis calls in to tell us what's going on there. http://www.cnet.com/news/mysterious-island-on-saturn-moon-reappears-with-a-new-look/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray of Light 8,134 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I was 27 surviving my return of saturn. A long vacation didn't sound so bad. Was full of secrets locked up tied like iron mountain. Running on empty so out of gas. YAS Titan ha new era! Ha Confessions On a Dance Floor! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 No shade, buuuuuuut....what's the importance of an island on one of Saturn's moon? Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Ooh scary Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainingOnMe 7,280 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 No shade, buuuuuuut....what's the importance of an island on one of Saturn's moon? Possibly other life forms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Possibly other life forms. Where does that idea come from? Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainingOnMe 7,280 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Where does that idea come from? The formation of the structure :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The formation of the structure :) What? So how it's formed means theirs possible life?...... Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainingOnMe 7,280 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 What? So how it's formed means theirs possible life?...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark 7,098 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Titan has always been speculated to have life under its surface. That is because the surface is made out of ice, but the core is really hot. That means that in between, there could be a lot of water, maybe an ocean. And as you know, water is one of the most important components to support life. Where does that idea come from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexxx 2,244 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Saturn's Moon? :duck: Lady Gaga/ Madonna/Lana /Azealia Banks/ Jazmine Sullivan/ DEEE-LITE/ Moko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Titan has always been speculated to have life under its surface. That is because the surface is made out of ice, but the core is really hot. That means that in between, there could be a lot of water, maybe an ocean. And as you know, water is one of the most important components to support life. ok now I understand.....nobody was giving a direct answer to why this moon island is so important Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 yaaaaaaaas slay the new look QUEEN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memo 176 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That's really interesting :shocked: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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