Tuesday, April 28, 2009

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/science/space/07obtitan.html?ref=space

As a result of the Cassini mission, scientists have been able to study Titan, Saturn's largest moon. In addition to the sand dunes, lakes of liquid methane, and icy volcanoes, there is something to be said about its shape. Specifically, using radar instruments that are located on Cassini, Stanford University professors were able to obtain interesting information. From their findings, they believe that Titan bulges in the middle, and is "squashed" at its poles. Scientists believe that because the planet has such a strong gravitational pull, it has lead to this "bulge" in formation. Another theory, proposed by Dr. Zebker, leaves something to be desired in my opinion. He believes that there is an uneven distribution of heat within the core. He also thinks that the moon could have been neighboring Saturn at one point, resulting in it being "frozen." Thus concluding, it is riveting that missions like these could prove to be so beneficial. 
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4 comments:

  1. Greg PoormanApril 29, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    1. His words painted a telling picture of the Saturn and its moon.
    2. I enjoyed reading of his own opinion on the situation.
    3. The review was well written and took the most important facts from the article

    1. He could have said how this mission and research will be "beneficial"
    2. I would like to learn more about how this gravitational pull might have formed.

    1. I learned that Saturn's moon, Titan, is of an elliptical nature, though i don't know the term for a 3 dimensional ellipse.

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  2. LukeApril 30, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    1. Had solid facts
    2. Explained the article in depth
    3. A good reading Length

    1. Could have had more facts about Titan
    2. Could have talked more about other moons like Titan

    1. I learned that in the recent Cassini Mission scientist were able to study Titan and found many things about it

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  3. Jack NearMay 6, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    1. Exsquisite information
    2. Solid facts
    3. No bologna/good length

    1. Possibly could have had more facts
    2. How does this information help us?

    1. I learned about Saturn's moon Titan

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  4. Blaze LassiegneMay 9, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    1. Gave a great visual image of Titan.
    2. Wasn't too long, but wasn't short/ good length.
    3. Included scientists names/gave good facts

    1. Why is this help us at all?
    2. Could have had more facts about the Cassini mission.

    1. I learned that Titan had a bulge.

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