Here are seven stunning facts about Saturn's moon Titan
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Largest Moon: It is the largest moon of Saturn and the second-largest moon in our solar system, with a diameter of 5,149 km
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Atmosphere: It has a dense atmosphere, primarily composed of nitrogen and methane, which creates a hazy orange environment
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Methane Lakes: The surface features lakes, rivers and seas filled with liquid methane and ethane. The largest lake, Kraken Mare, is larger than the Caspian Sea
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Subsurface Ocean: Scientists believe Titan has a subsurface ocean of liquid water mixed with ammonia, which could potentially harbor microbial life
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Weather Cycle: Titan experiences a methane-based hydrological cycle, with methane rain and evaporation occurring in a process similar to Earth's water cycle
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Tidal Locking: It is tidally locked to Saturn, meaning one side of the moon always faces the planet as it orbits around it every 15.95 Earth days
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Is Life Possible? While there's no evidence, its subsurface ocean and rich organic chemistry make it a promising candidate for supporting microbial life