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they are the only moons in the solar system with substantial atmospheres.

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In addition to Saturns Titan which other moon has a nitrogen atmosphere?

Neptune's moon Triton also has a nitrogen atmosphere, making it one of the few moons in the solar system known to have a substantial atmosphere. This atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen with trace amounts of methane and carbon monoxide.


Are Triton Ganymede and Titan larger that Mercury and Pluto?

They are larger than Pluto, but only Titan and Ganymede are larger than Mercury. Triton is smallerthan Mercury.


What are the largest moons of each planet?

Mercury: None Venus: None Earth: Moon Mars: Phobos Jupiter: Ganymede Saturn: Titan Uranus: Titania Neptune: Triton *Pluto: Charon *Pluto is not a planet but in case your are curious...


Why is saturns moon titan of so much interest to scientists studying the origins of life on earth?

Titan is of great interest to scientists studying the origins of life on Earth because it has a dense atmosphere with organic molecules similar to those believed to have existed on early Earth. It also has liquid methane lakes and rivers on its surface, potentially providing a unique environment for studying prebiotic chemistry and the possibility of alternative forms of life. Additionally, its geology, weather patterns, and subsurface ocean make it a fascinating laboratory for understanding the conditions that may have led to the development of life on Earth.


Is Saturn's moon titan larger than mars?

Titan is the moon that is bigger than Mercury in size (radius of 2576 km vs. 2440 km), but smaller in mass(1.3 x 1023 kg vs. 3.3 x 1023 kg).Yes, put simply.