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Rain is Falling from Saturn’s Rings
Astronomers have known for years there was water in Saturn’s upper atmosphere, but they weren’t sure exactly where it was…
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Outer Space – Mind Blowing Video from Jupiter and Saturn
Video Caption: This mesmerizing video unveils incredibly amazing sequences around Jupiter and Saturn from NASA’s Cassini and Voyager missions set…
Cassini’s Majestic Saturn Moon Quintet
[/caption] Check out this gorgeous new portrait of a Saturnian moon quintet taken by Earths’ emissary - NASA's Cassini Orbiter.…
Why Does Saturn Have Rings
Saturn has fascinated amateurs and professionals alike for centuries. As quickly as the planet's ring system was discovered the popular…
Saturn’s Rings Formed from Large Moon’s Destruction
[/caption] The formation of Saturn's rings has been one of the classical if not eternal questions in astronomy. But one…
Prometheus: the Michelangelo of Saturn
[/caption] I've frequently said the Cassini spacecraft is an artist, so when Carolyn Porco, the mission's imaging team lead, mentioned…
Mini Moons Are Buzzing Through Saturn’s Rings
Scientists for NASA's Cassini mission noticed some weird-looking propeller-like shapes in the outer edge of Saturn's A ring. What could…
Cassini the Artist: Shadows, Ringshine, Double Crescent Moons
[/caption] I often ponder whether the Cassini spacecraft is a better scientist or artist. I found three recent images from…
Saturn’s Rings Have Gone Plaid
[/caption] Are Saturn's rings spinning at ludicrous speeds? It appears they have gone plaid! The Cassini spacecraft has actually spied…
Scientists Find Water Ice Creates the Spokes in Saturn’s B Ring
[/caption] The mysterious spokes that sometimes appear in Saturn’s largest ring, the B ring, have been unexplained. But new measurements…