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Iapetus
Iapetus : Sol 6e
Orbiting Saturn, in Sol system.
Type
Moon
Classification
Planetary Moon
Affiliation
Habitable
No
Physical characteristics
Tidally locked
Yes
Orbital parameters
Orbital period
79.3215 SED

Tidally locked to Saturn, Iapetus is unusual because of its "two-tone" coloration. The side facing Saturn is constantly shrouded in shadow while the more distant side is illuminated.[1]

References

  1. Galactapedia: Iapetus (Sol 6e). Galactapedia. Retrieved 2024-09-28
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