WATER CARDS

Enceladus

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A Moon of Saturn

The image displays Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons. The surface of the moon is prominently featured, showing a spherical shape with varying shades of gray. The surface texture is rough, marked by numerous craters of different sizes, indicating a heavily pitted terrain. The left side appears darker due to shadowing, suggesting a light source to the right. Subtle linear patterns and ridges are visible, running across the moon's face, contributing to the complex and rugged appearance.

Subsurface Reservoir     81💧

Enceladus may contain a subsurface ocean of liquid water.

Gravity

Enceladus’ gravity is 0.01 times the gravity of Earth.

Composition

Rock & Ice

The image depicts a portion of Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons. The upper part of the image shows the moon's textured surface with visible grooves and ridges. The surface is illuminated, showcasing its contrasting light and shadow. Below the moon, several bright, narrow plumes of ice and vapor are seen jetting out against the dark background of space. These jets emanate from the moon’s icy crust and are starkly highlighted against the blackness, illustrating the dynamic activity on Enceladus.

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