Mimas
Americannoun
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Astronomy. one of the moons of Saturn.
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Classical Mythology. one of the Gigantes, killed by Hercules.
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Roman Legend. a companion of Aeneas, killed by Mezentius.
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Hidden beneath the heavily cratered surface of Mimas, one of Saturn's smallest moons, lies a secret: a global ocean of liquid water.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024
But Lainey says the ocean on Mimas, which is relatively warm and may have ample supplies of raw chemicals, might be as good a place as any for it to have evolved.
From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024
Discovered in 1789 by English astronomer William Herschel, Mimas is named after a giant in Greek mythology.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024
"The existence of a recently formed liquid water ocean makes Mimas a prime candidate for study, for researchers investigating the origin of life," explains Dr Cooper.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024
She ran at Mimas, who barely managed to parry her drakon-blade with the handle of his hammer.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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