27 de fevereiro de 2010

Saturno

"The small moon Janus is almost hidden between the planet's rings and the larger moon Rhea.
Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute" 

Saturn and Enceladus. 
Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute

More Jaw-Droppers from Cassini | Universe Today:


"Image: Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed “tiger stripes” near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. The tiger stripes are fissures that spray icy particles, water vapor and organic compounds. More than 30 individual jets of different sizes can be seen in this image and more than 20 of them had not been identified before. At least one jet spouting prominently in previous images now appears less powerful. 
Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI."

Enceladus Hotspots, and Memories of Orion|Centauri Dreams

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