What is Shangri-La?

Q: What is Shangri-La?


A: Shangri-La is a large, dark area on Saturn's moon Titan.

Q: Where is Shangri-La located on Titan?


A: Shangri-La is located at 10°S 165°W / 10°S 165°W / -10; -165.

Q: Why is Shangri-La named after a place in Tibet?


A: Shangri-La is named after Shangri-La, the imaginary valley in Tibet.

Q: What is the texture of Shangri-La?


A: Shangri-La is believed to be a very wide plain of dark material.

Q: What were the broad, dark areas of Titan, including Shangri-La, thought to be in the past?


A: The broad, dark areas of Titan were thought to have been seas in the past.

Q: Why are the seas on Titan now dry?


A: The seas on Titan are now dry.

Q: What are the brighter areas on Shangri-La called and where are they located?


A: The brighter areas on Shangri-La are called "islands" and they are located within the area of higher ground.

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