Concept information
Preferred term
Iapetus
Definition
- Iapetus is an outer moon of Saturn, also known as Saturn VII, that was discovered by Giovanni Cassini in 1671. It is remarkable in that its brightness changes by a factor of seven as it moves around its orbit – a feature that has led to it being called the "yin and yang" moon. Whereas the leading hemisphere of Iapetus is as dark as asphalt with a slight reddish color, the trailing hemisphere is very bright. (Encyclopedia of Science, by David Darling, https://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/I/Iapetus.html)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Saturn VIII
In other languages
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French
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Japet
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Saturne VIII
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-P62P0HN1-1
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