Mystery Moon

Scientists will soon make a big splash (or a resounding thud) on a distant world

Article: Plumbing Saturn's SecretsBy RICHARD MONASTERSKY

For 350 years, the moon of Saturn called Titan has kept its secrets intact. While telescopes and space probes have enabled humans to explore most of the other big worlds in the solar system, Saturn's largest moon has remained hidden behind a thick shroud of haze.

Until this week.

On January 14, scientists will pierce the haze for

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