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Titan Descent (3-D Black and White)

Titan Descent (3-D Black and White)
Published: December 16, 2004



Titan Descent (3-D Black and White)

December 13, 2004






In this artist rendition, the Huygens probe is about to reach the surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.This image is also available in black and white.

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