What is Mimas?

Q: What is Mimas?


A: Mimas is one of Saturn's largest moons.

Q: What is Mimas also called?


A: Mimas is also called Saturn I.

Q: What is Mimas best known for?


A: Mimas is best known for its large crater, Herschel.

Q: Who discovered Mimas?


A: Mimas was discovered by the English astronomer William Herschel on September 17, 1789.

Q: What is the Cassini Division?


A: The Cassini Division is a 4,800 km gap between Saturn's A and B rings.

Q: What is believed to have created the Cassini Division?


A: Mimas is believed to have created the Cassini Division.

Q: What is in the centre of Mimas' large crater?


A: In the centre of Mimas' large crater is a very high mountain.

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