Titan is the only object other than Earth where liquid hydrocarbon lakes and seas have actually been found (by Cassini) in its polar regions – in abundance in the north polar region and at least one of approximately 20,000 km2, called Ontario Lacus, on its south pole. Just recently, there have also been long-standing methane lakes, or puddles, in Titan’s “tropics” discovered.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

With its liquids (both surface and subsurface) and robust nitrogen atmosphere, Titan's methane cycle bears a striking similarity to Earth's water cycle, albeit at the much lower temperature of about 94 K (−179 °C; −290 °F).

That's way too cold in my opinion!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Humans are pretty good at warming things up

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

The future ski holiday destination of the rich

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