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Saturn's aurora captured on film

By T.K. Randall
September 25, 2010 · Comment icon 5 comments

Image Credit: NASA
Astronomers have succeeded in filming Saturn's magnificant Aurora using the Cassini space probe.
The aurora of Saturn is the equivalent to our northern lights, scientists hope that by studying the aurora on Saturn they can learn more about the aurora borealis and aurora australis here on Earth.
Astronomers have captured detailed images of the aurora on Saturn using the Cassini space probe, revealing for the first time how its intensity changes through the day.


Source: Telegraph | Comments (5)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by Mentalcase 14 years ago
Thanks!!! It makes you wonder if there is a larger (solid) surface than imagined.
Comment icon #2 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: 14 years ago
I've only seen a fraction of a full blown light show and I found it spectacular. I hope to see the grandeur of the northern lights someday.
Comment icon #3 Posted by farandaway 14 years ago
I would love to see the Northern Lights on this planet, from orbit.
Comment icon #4 Posted by Alladar 14 years ago
I would love to see the Northern Lights on this planet, from orbit.
Comment icon #5 Posted by AliveInDeath 14 years ago
Beautiful.


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