Stereographic projection of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery of Titan’s south polar region obtained between Sep. 2005 and July 2009. The Cassini radar has observed 60% of this area and 9% has repeat coverage. Areas where changes have been detected are outlined in red. Credit: Alex Hayes and Jonathan Lunine

by Nancy Atkinson on October 6, 2009

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Stereographic projection of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery of Titan’s south polar region obtained between Sep. 2005 and July 2009. The Cassini radar has observed 60% of this area and 9% has repeat coverage. Areas where changes have been detected are outlined in red.  Credit: Alex Hayes and Jonathan Lunine

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