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Possible 'Islands' on a Dark Plain

Black and white image of bright spots on the surface of Titan seen from above.
Photojournal: PIA07237
Published: January 21, 2005

A single image from the Huygens DISR instrument of a dark plain area on
Titan, seen during descent to the landing site, that indicates flow around
bright 'islands'. The areas below and above the bright islands may be at
different elevations.

Credit: ESA/NASA/JPL/University of Arizona

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