WATER CARDS

Mimas

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A Moon of Saturn

The image depicts Mimas, one of Saturn's moons, captured in a grayscale format. The moon is spherical in shape, showcasing a heavily cratered surface typical of many celestial bodies in the solar system. The most prominent feature is a large crater located slightly to the right of center, with a pronounced rim and a central peak within it, indicative of an impact event. The surface appears rough and textured with varying crater sizes scattered across the moon. The light source seems to be coming from the upper left, casting shadows and highlighting the cratered terrain.

Surface Reservoir     9💧

Mimas’ surface is mostly water ice.

Gravity

Mimas’ gravity is 0.01 times the gravity of Earth.

Composition

Rock & Ice

The image displays a close-up view of the surface of Mimas, one of Saturn's moons. The foreground features a large, prominent crater with steep, rugged walls and a relatively smooth basin. The texture within the crater appears rough with scattered small rocks and boulders. Surrounding the crater, the surface of Mimas is uneven, with a landscape covered in various-sized craters, indicating a history of impacts. The monochromatic image highlights different shades of gray, providing contrast and emphasizing the topographical features.

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