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What is the largest moon in Saturn?

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Do names like Mimas, Enceladus and Tethys sound fascinating in this modern century?  Did you know that these names belong to moons in Saturn? Saturn has the highest number of moons among all planets. Earth has only one moon but Saturn has 53 named moons and 29 moons are still in the  process of being confirmed. The largest moon in Saturn is known as Titan and it is unique in its own way as it  resembles a planet in itself.  Titan is the only moon that has a significant atmosphere which is mostly nitrogen and it is larger than Mercury. If you wish to live in a moon you could go to Titan because it has rivers, lakes, and rain similar to Earth which makes it potentially habitable. Its atmosphere is so conducive for humans and one need not wear a pressure suit to walk around the moon but you still need an oxygen mask and protection to withstand the temperature. Titan’s temperature falls till minus 290 degrees Fahrenheit. Since it is too cold over there the water is frozen and the lakes and seas are made of liquid methane and ethane. Would you still consider to go to Titan with a minus degree temperature? Are you already shivering thinking about the coldness?

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