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- Saturn: sixth planet from the Sun
- Cassini-Huygens mission: Arrived Saturn June 2004Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan
- Cassini-Huygens mission length: 4 yearsJet Propulsion Laboratory: Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan
- Hubble Space Telescope: First Saturn aurora imagesHubblesite: Hubble Provides Clear Images of Saturn's Aurora (January 1998)
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The planet Saturn, similar to Earth and Jupiter, has auroral displays at its north and south poles. These auroras -- called the aurora borealis and aurora australis on Earth -- are caused by energized particles from the Sun passing through a planetary magnetic field.
In November 2008, scientists revealed images from the Cassini space probe that show a second, infrared aurora across Saturn's north pole. This aurora, apparently generated by ionized hydrogen, is far larger and covers more area than experimental models predict. The reason for the infrared aurora's unique morphology is unknown.Nature: Complex structure within Saturn's infrared aurora (September 12, 2008)
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Saturn Aurora Questions
What are the orbit cycles of Saturn? 1 AnswerThe remaining synodic cycle of major planets in adjacent orbits is that of Saturn-Uranus. Two conjunctions, 90.72 years, complete a first order recurrence cycle... read more
Where can I find Saturn in the sky? 3 AnswersWolframAlpha is awesome at these types of questions. Type "Saturn" and "Today" into the computational engine, and it will figure out your location - and show yo... read more
Why does Saturn's rings not collapse? 2 AnswersSaturn's rings are not solid objects; they are composed of countless particles ranging in size from dist to boulders, each in an independent orbit around Saturn... read more
Did the Greeks personify Saturn as their God, Kronos? 1 AnswerHe was the god of harvest, he was the youngest of the titans and he was the one who overthrew his father (kind of ironic since it happened to him as well). He i... read more
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Post-punk rules. Also check out Saturn's northern aurora: http://bit.ly/739WdP
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Saturn auroras "northern lights" put on a dazzling show. See video of tallest aurora in the solar system! http://is.gd/52NOV, @CassiniSaturn
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Awesome timelapse of Saturn's aurora: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/24/cassini-takes-home-video-of-saturns-aurora/
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Cassini Captures Saturn's Northern Lights (Redorbit.com): Image Caption: An aurora, shining high above the nort.. http://bit.ly/5Vz7a2
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