
The great basin that interrupts the contours of this moon crescent identifies the satellite unmistakably as Mimas. The giant crater Herschel 130 kilometers, or 80 miles wide is this moon most obvious feature
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PIA08278
Date Created
October 2, 2006
Center
JPL
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