Titan's Tiny Visitor: Nestled behind its 3-meter-diameter front shield
that protects the battery-powered probe from heat
during the initial entry phase, Huygens packs a
suite of instruments designed to unlock the secrets
of Titan's atmosphere and surface. Cameras will take
pictures of Titan's cloud cover and surface, and a
microphone will listen to the moon's wind, while
other instruments will report back on the chemical,
thermal, and electrical properties of the
atmosphere. After touchdown, a small bundle of
sensors will examine the surface.