Iapetus (moon)

Iapetus (eye-ap'-i-tus, Greek Ιαπετός) (British spelling: "Japetus") is the third-largest moon of Saturn (see: Saturn's natural satellites), discovered by Giovanni Domenico Cassini in 1671. Iapetus is best known for its dramatic 'two-tone' coloration, but recent discoveries by the Cassini-Huygens mission have revealed several other unusual physical characteristics. These mysteries are currently under investigation by scientists and new information about Iapetus is accumulating continuously.

Related Topics:
Moon - Saturn - Saturn's natural satellites - Giovanni Domenico Cassini - 1671 - Cassini-Huygens

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