Webb4. Mimas Also known as the “Death Star” moon and for good reason. Mimas is one of Saturn’s icy and rocky moons. Mimas might have an ocean located beneath its cold and unwelcoming -looking surface, which may possibly be better adapted for life. Close study of the Cassini footage by scientists shows that Mimas looks to rock back and forth ... Webb17 okt. 2014 · Irene Klotz. Scientists believe one of Saturn's moons that looks like the infamous Star Wars Death Star may be capable of supporting life. A vast underground ocean has been given as one of two ...
On This Day in Space: Saturn’s ‘Death Star’ moon Mimas discovered
Webb19 okt. 2024 · Seven of Saturn's moons are so bright that they are visible from Earth through a telescope. With the right equipment and conditions, it's possible to spot Titan, Rhea, Tethys, Dione, Enceladus, Iapetus and Mimas. Related: The 10 weirdest moons in the solar system. profile picture Daisy Dobrijevic. Daisy Dobrijevic. Webb16 okt. 2014 · Mimas is nicknamed the Death Star because it resembles the infamous Star Wars space station. It has a tell-tale wobble that is twice as big as expected for a moon with a regular, solid... radar\u0027s p7
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Webb25 jan. 2024 · Saturn's moon Mimas — which looks oddly like the Death Star from "Star Wars" fame — might be harboring an ocean beneath its crust. Why it matters:Ocean worlds are thought to be some of the best places in the solar system — and beyond — to search for possible alien life. Webb16 apr. 2009 · Mimas is an egg-shaped UFO. Mimas is a moon of Saturn, most notable because it has a whopping ginormous crater on it, making it look like the Death Star. But a few years ago I stumbled on the fact ... Webb7 aug. 2024 · In this view captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on its closest-ever flyby of Saturn's moon Mimas, large Herschel Crater dominates Mimas, making the moon look … radar\u0027s p2