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[Webscientist]

The Cassini radar images taken during the flyby of April 30, 2006 show the bright Xanadu region. One big surprise is that it is made of highlands and mountains more than 1000 meters high ( 0.62 mile ). It contradicts the expectations of most scientists who thought that mountains didn't exceed 300 meters.

And the radar images indicate that the constituent of those mountains is similar to a porous water ice. So imagine a giant mountain made of water ice!

The Xanadu region also shows networks of drainage channels. They appear bright in the radar images. How to interpret? normally, a liquid should be less reflective!

http://www.titanexploration.com

[Big_Gazza]

And if it is true that we survive after death into a spirit body, I shall certainly use it to visit Titan.

I have mused on this during the odd lucid moment, and while it is certainly a low cost and potentially long term exploration concept, the difficulty of transmitting data back to ones earth-bound fraternity will probably prevent soul-travel from being a practical option.

When my time comes however, I will add Titan to my list of must-see after-death destinations. Europas' oceans come first, then Io's volcanos. I quite fancy a leisurely stroll (or float) over the smouldering surface of the caldera of Tvashtar Catena.

Anyone else have some hot tips? C'mon, I sure everyone has a favorite....