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News | September 22, 2006

Titan Flyby - (T-18) - Sept. 23, 2006

Titan's Halo: With its thick, distended atmosphere, Titan's orange globe shines softly, encircled by a thin halo of purple light-scattering haze. — Titan's Halo: With its thick, distended atmosphere, Titan's orange globe shines softly, encircled by a thin halo of purple light-scattering haze.

Cassini Aimed High During Titan Flyby

Cassini successfully flew by Titan on Saturday, September 23. Data collected will help scientists study the composition at the very highest levels of Titan's atmosphere.

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