these icy little moons are becoming more and more fascinating and dynamic, and in the background there is always the possibility of Life...

https://phys.org/news/2025-11-oceans-lurk-beneath-ice-solar.html

#Space #Astrodon #Mimas #Enceladus #Miranda

Boiling oceans may lurk beneath the ice of solar system's smallest moons

The outer planets of the solar system are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn's moon Enceladus, are known to have oceans of liquid water between the ice shell and the rocky core and could be the best places in our solar system to look for extraterrestrial life. A new study published Nov. 24 in Nature Astronomy sheds light on what could be going on beneath the surface of these worlds and provides insights into how their diverse geologic features may have formed.

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Evidence Grows for a Young Subsurface Ocean on Saturn’s Moon Mimas

Recent research presents strong evidence for the existence of a young, subsurface ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn's moon Mimas. Unlike other ocean-bearing moons like Enceladus and Europa, Mimas lacks surface cracks or signs of activity, making it a unique case. Data from NASA's Cassini spacecr... [More info]

Evidence Builds for a Recent Subsurface Ocean on Saturn's Moon Mimas

Recent research strongly supports the existence of a relatively young subsurface ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn's moon Mimas. Observations indicate that Mimas' surface, although heavily cratered and seemingly inactive, hides a global ocean beneath 12 to 19 miles (20 to 30 kilometers) of ice. ... [More info]

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In this video I am comparing:

The Conklin Duragraph with Diamine Walnut ink

The Just Turnings Mimas with Colorverse Milky Way ink.

The Retro51 Tornado with Diamine Raspberry Rose ink.

Which pen will come out on top?

https://youtu.be/YkTIpv0BYyE

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Fountain Pen Showdown Heat 5 of the 2025 Tournament!

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Check out Saturn's fascinating moon, Mimas! Often called the "Death Star Moon" due to its massive Herschel Crater. 🪐

This giant impact crater is ~130 km wide, spanning nearly a third of the moon's total diameter (~396 km). An incredible feature sculpted by cosmic collision!

#Mimas #Saturn #Astronomy #Space #HerschelCrater #DeathStar #Moons #SolarSystem #Astrodon #SciComm #andor #starwars

#Mimas is a moon of #Saturn that is covered in craters. It is the smallest of Saturn's major moons and is also known as Saturn I.

Mimas was discovered by William Herschel on September 17, 1789.

Mimas is the smallest astronomical body known to be roughly rounded in shape due to its own gravity.

https://knowledgezone.co.in/kbits/67a1bfec621f8daa6ea470a2

Mimas

Mimas is a moon of Saturn that is covered in craters and is known for its large crater, Herschel. It is the smallest of Saturn's major moons and is also known as Saturn I.

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#PhotoOfTheDay: #Mimas: Small #Moon with a Big #Crater

Whatever hit Mimas nearly destroyed it. What remains is one of the largest impact craters on one of Saturn's smallest round moons. Analysis indicates that a slightly larger impact would have destroyed Mimas entirely.

The huge crater, named #Herschel, spans about 130 kilometers and is featured here.

https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250112.html

APOD: 2025 January 12 – Mimas: Small Moon with a Big Crater

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

APOD: 2025 January 12 – Mimas: Small Moon with a Big Crater

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.