Kraken Mare [SEP] located on astronomical body
Kraken Mare
Kraken Mare is the largest known body of liquid on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan. It was discovered by the space probe "Cassini" and was named in 2008 after the Kraken, a legendary sea monster.
Description.
At 400,000 km², Kraken Mare is thought to be the largest body of liquid in Titan's north polar region. The maximum depth appears to be 160 meters and shallow capillary waves 1.5 centimeters high moving at 0.7 meters per second have been detected. Its status as a
Kraken Catena
Kraken Catena is a crater chain ("catena") on Triton, the largest natural satellite of Neptune. It is named after the Kraken of Norse mythology; the name was approved by the International Astronomical Union in 1991. It is located at 14°N, 35.5°E.
See also.
- List of geological features on Triton