Strips from the surface of Titan that are clear of clouds, can be seen in the equatorial region of Titan
Scientists examining the images that arrived during the last few days from Cassini, which approached to a distance of 1,200 km from Titan, believe that they are close to proving the theory according to which there are oceans of hydrocarbons (hydrocarbons) on the Saturnian moon Titan.
Radar images of a strip on the moon's surface reveal dark patches, which may hint at the existence of liquid methane or ethane basins. The existence of these oceans is important because it may confirm the popular theories about Titan in recent years. From the images, scientists also speculate that the surface of Titans may have been shaped by strong winds.
"Titan is a dynamic and active place, not only in its atmosphere but also on its surface," says Jonathan Lunin, Cassini's director of imaging. "We saw evidence of atmospheric activity, almost certainly wind blowing materials around.
However, the scientists of the project insist that before any description is established as fact, they need to compare the latest findings with the findings of a device known as VIMS (the Visual Infrared Mapping Spectrometer).
Mysteries also still surround the composition of the clouds near Titan's south pole. The scientists predict that they are made of methane, but the particles seem too large to be made of methane. Cassini scientists used a radar instrument to collect data on Titan's topography in a strip 2,000 km long and 100 km wide.
