Titan from 1.200 Km

Caption NASA originale:"These images show the surface of Titan at two different infrared wavelengths. They were captured by the visual and infrared mapping spectrometer onboard Cassini as the spacecraft flew by at an altitude of 1200 Km - Cassini's closest approach yet to the Hazy Moon. The image on the left, taken at a wavelength of 2 microns, is the most detailed picture to date of the Titan's surface. It reveals complex landforms with sharp boundaries, which scientists are eager to further study. The image on the right was taken at a wavelength of 1 micron and shows approximately what a digital camera might see". Ad essere sinceri, da queste primissime immagini ravvicinate non riusciamo a distinguere praticamente nulla. Dobbiamo attendere che al Controllo Missione elaborino meglio le immagini giunte sino ad ora prima di lanciarci in nuove speculazioni relative alla configurazione effettiva della superficie di Titano. Abbiamo atteso anni, possiamo aspettare ancora qualche settimana...