"Mike Dworetsky" wrote in message
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"Tequila" wrote in message
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Does Titan have any detectable surface features?


Yes, that's what they are seeing in the pictures (ref the web link in the
original post). Infrared wavelengths can penetrate the atmospheric haze
and
the markings are on the surface, not in the clouds. They also further
reduced the scattered light by using a polarizing filter.

This can also be done from the ground, but not with anything like this
good
resolution.

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IIRC, the only previously detected feature was a slightly brighter area in
the southern hemisphere, perhaps indicating high ground. By comparison, this
image is a major breakthrough.

Looks like Cassini's going to be a thrilling mission. Can't wait for Huygens
to do its stuff

Ian