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Cassini spots mini Nile River on Saturn moon12 December 2012
Cassini spots mini Nile River on Saturn moon12 December 2012 The international Cassini mission has spotted what appears to be a miniature extraterrestrial version of the Nile River: a river valley on Saturn’s moon Titan that stretches more than 400 km from its ‘headwaters’ to a large sea.
Titan’s seasons make sharp turn28 November 2012
Titan’s seasons make sharp turn28 November 2012 Scientists using the international Cassini spacecraft have studied the rapid change in seasons on Saturn’s moon Titan, following equinox in August 2009, which saw the formation of a swirling vortex and a build up of exotic gases at unexpectedly high a...
After-effects of Saturn’s super storm shine on25 October 2012
After-effects of Saturn’s super storm shine on25 October 2012 The heat-seeking capabilities of the international Cassini spacecraft and two ground-based telescopes have provided the first look at the aftermath of Saturn’s ‘Great Springtime Storm’. Concealed from the naked eye, a giant oval vortex is persisting l...
Bouncing on Titan11 October 2012
Bouncing on Titan11 October 2012 ESA’s Huygens probe bounced, slid and wobbled its way to rest in the 10 seconds after touching down on Saturn’s moon, Titan, in January 2005, a new analysis reveals. The findings provide novel insight into the nature of the moon’s surface.
Cassini scientist for a day competition 201219 September 2012
Cassini scientist for a day competition 201219 September 2012 The 2012 edition of the 'Cassini Scientist for a Day' competition is now open to entry from students. The competition is designed to give the participants a taste of life as a scientist. Students are invited to submit a 500-word essay explaining their...
Titan’s tides point to hidden ocean28 June 2012
Titan’s tides point to hidden ocean28 June 2012 Nothing like it has been seen before beyond our own planet: large tides have been found on Saturn’s moon Titan that point to a liquid ocean – most likely water – swirling around below the surface.
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