Kraken Mare
Kraken Mare is a methane lake on Saturn's satellite Titan. With an area of about 400,000 square kilometers, it is probably larger than the Caspian Sea. It is the largest known lake on this moon and is located at 68° N / 310° W west of Ligeia Mare in the north polar region. Recent measurements confirm the lake nature by measuring the reflection of the surface.
It was discovered by the Cassini spacecraft in 2007 and named in 2008 after the Kraken, a sea monster legendary in Norway.
An island in the lake was named Mayda Insula.
Recent radar measurements indicated that the lake may have a depth of up to 100 meters. The lake is said to consist of about 70% liquid methane, 16% nitrogen and 14% ethane.
As part of the planned TandEM (Titan and Enceladus Mission) of ESA and NASA, a lander is planned to land on Kraken Mare to determine its composition and depth.
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On this recolored radar scan, the Kraken Mare can be seen in the lower left quadrant.
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The Kraken Mare on a mosaic of radar images from the Cassini probe
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A landing probe, which is part of the proposed TandEM/TSSM study, is planned to land in Kraken Mare in 2030.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Kraken Mare?
A: Kraken Mare is the largest known lake on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan.
Q: When was Kraken Mare discovered?
A: Kraken Mare was discovered in 2007 by the Cassini probe.
Q: How was Kraken Mare named?
A: Kraken Mare was named after the Kraken, a legendary sea monster.
Q: Where is Kraken Mare located?
A: Kraken Mare is located on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan, near its north pole.
Q: What is Kraken Mare believed to be made of?
A: Kraken Mare is believed to be made of hydrocarbons.
Q: How big is Kraken Mare?
A: Kraken Mare is similar in size to the Caspian Sea, making it the largest of seas and lakes near Titan's north pole.
Q: What is the name of the island located in Kraken Mare?
A: The island located in Kraken Mare is named Mayda Insula.
