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Cosmic disturbance: The mystery of Titan's shifting orbit
Scientists found Titan’s orbit is shifting faster than expected due to tidal dissipation. A recent cosmic event likely ...
Tidal energy measurements help scientists understand Titan's composition and orbital history
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the ...
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Titan’s seas look more and more like Earth’s — except they’re made of methane
Titan is the largest moon of Saturn and the second-largest natural satellite in the solar system. Its diameter is larger than ...
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Tidal energy measurements help scientists understand Titan's composition, orbital history
Scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the energy lost as it orbits the ringed planet with its massive gravitational force. Understanding tidal dissipation ...