January 14, 2005

Contact: The Moon, Then Mars, Now Titan

First images from Titan

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This raw image was returned by the ESA Huygens DISR camera after the probe descended through the atmosphere of Titan. It shows the surface of Titan with ice blocks strewn around. The size and distance of the blocks will be determined when the image is properly processed.

[Note: The Cassini-Huygens site has high-resolution images of this historic moment in the history of the world, but the servers are, predictably, pinned. Keep trying.]

Posted by Vanderleun at January 14, 2005 3:00 PM
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Where are the Sirens?

Posted by: Grumpy Old Man at January 14, 2005 7:07 PM

So far, I'm not seeing much difference from the moon or mars

Posted by: Chase at January 14, 2005 9:12 PM

Well, first impressions can deceive.

Posted by: Van der Leun at January 14, 2005 10:36 PM

I trust however that we shall attempt no landings on Europa.

Posted by: Van der Leun at January 14, 2005 10:38 PM

If we landed on Europa, we'd be attacked by weasels, no?

Posted by: Grumpy Old Man at January 15, 2005 9:44 AM

Grumpy,
You are a funny, funny guy.

Posted by: Van der Leun at January 15, 2005 10:43 AM