Mimas Flat Spot

NASA's image library records Mimas Flat Spot.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

The right-hand limb of Saturn moon Mimas appears flattened as Herschel Crater is viewed edge-on in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft. The planet rings are in the background.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

The right-hand limb of Saturn moon Mimas appears flattened as Herschel Crater is viewed edge-on in this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft. The planet rings are in the background.

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NASA Image and Video LibraryMimas Flat Spot

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