Saturn

Spectacular new images of Saturn reveal movement hidden beneath the clouds

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EarthSnap

Saturn has always been prominent in the night sky. Its rings catch the eye, but the real action takes place in the dense layers of gas that surround the planet. Now, two powerful space telescopes have captured new images that show Saturn in ways we’ve never seen before. These views don’t just look … Read more

Is it a planet that defies physics? Webb reveals the secret of Saturn’s mysterious rotation

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The Blueprint

For decades, Saturn has played a surprising trick on scientists. Depending on how they measured it, the giant planet appeared to be rotating at different speeds, which shouldn’t be the case for a rotating solid body. This surprising discrepancy has challenged planetary physics and raised doubts about how scientists interpret signals from distant worlds. Now, … Read more