Titan's Atmosphere and Surface

Titan has a dense atmosphere mainly composed of nitrogen, making it hazy and orange.

It features lakes and seas of liquid methane and ethane, particularly near polar regions.

An Earth-like methane weather cycle creates rivers and lakes on Titan.

Geological Features and Potential for Life

Titan's icy surface includes plains, dunes, and mountains of water ice.

A potential subsurface ocean of liquid water may exist, possibly supporting microbial life.

Size and Composition

Titan is larger than Mercury with a rocky core and an icy mantle.

The rocky core consists of silicate minerals, and the icy mantle is as hard as rock.

Subsurface Ocean and Cryovolcanism

Ammonia in the subsurface ocean acts as an antifreeze, maintaining liquid water.

Cryovolcanism may occur, with eruptions of water, ammonia, and methane reshaping the surface.