Over 13 years, the Cassini spacecraft ventured more than 7 billion kilometers, capturing breathtaking images of Saturn, its ...
During its final Grand Finale phase, Cassini performed death-defying maneuvers through Saturn’s rings and over its poles, ...
If Titan formed from a merger, the researchers found, its eccentric orbit could destabilize smaller moons closer to Saturn, ...
Of the solar system’s planets, Saturn piques the human imagination with its signature rings and impressive moon count of 274. But compelling new research reignites theories of an ancient collision ...
Mercury, Venus, and Saturn put on an early-evening display in the west, while Jupiter dominates the rest of the night. Jupiter features many events involving its four major moons that are well worth ...
Specks of dust from Saturn’s rings appear to float much farther above and below the planet than scientists thought possible, suggesting the rings are more like a giant dusty doughnut. The main ...
If you head into your backyard this weekend and set up your telescope, the giant planet Saturn will be there for you to see. “Saturn is a spectacular object to look at,” said Damian Peach, an English ...
During the weekend, the orbits of Earth and Saturn will combine to create an interplanetary optical illusion for anyone with a good telescope and clear skies. By Tom Metcalfe If you head into your ...
A rare alignment between Earth and Saturn will make the gas giant’s rings appear so thin that they’ll be nearly invisible. Reading time 2 minutes Stargazers with backyard telescopes may notice ...
Saturn sports some of the coolest bling of any planet in our solar system. Its nine rings, which are mainly comprised of dust, rock and ice, have been the subject of scientific research for years.
The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn's moon Enceladus harbors complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further evidence that the small world could have all the right ...