Scientists find ocean under icy exterior of Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Q. Scientists have said which Saturn moon has ocean under its icy exterior?- Published on 19 Oct 15a. Rhea
b. Dione
c. Janus
d. Enceladus
ANSWER: Enceladus
Scientists have confirmed that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s many moons comprises an ocean beneath its icy exterior meaning it has the capacity to support life. Cassini orbiter obtained pictures of the moon confirming this fact on 14th October 2015. While one side of the top has cracks and crater marks, the other is smoother and the moon which is the sixth largest has an ocean which could help to produce life. Enceladus is one tenth the size of Titan. Saturn is the second largest planet in the solar system and the sixth from the Sun. Its orbital period is 29 years. It has 53 named moons.
