Mimas

Mimas is a moon of Saturn.

Mimas
Mimas photographed by the Cassini space probe in 2010.
Credit: NASA

Facts About Mimas:

  • The 9th moon from Saturn.
  • Resembles the Death Star in Star Wars.
  • The surface area of Mimas is about twice the area of New Zealand.
  • The large crater, called Herschel Crater, is 130 km wide. It is named after William Herschel who discovered Mimas in 1789.
Classification: Moon (orbiting Saturn)
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