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The magnetic axis of Saturn is almost completely coincides with its axis of rotation. Data from the apparatus Cassini showed that the inclination of the magnetic field of Saturn were unexpectedly small. Because of this anomaly, scientists are unable to measure the duration of a day on the planet, according …

The picture was taken at a distance of 1.23 million km from the planet’s surface. Apparatus Cassini transmitted to Earth a new unusual picture of the planet Saturn. This image was obtained by Cassini station with a distance of 1.23 million km from the surface of Saturn, according to the …

The Cassini probe captured detailed images of Saturn – Epimetheus. Photos published online by the American space Agency NASA. Epimedii is an inner satellite of Saturn and has a small size, which he can’t hold on to an atmosphere. This space object periodically crashes into meteors that are left on …

The small size of the waves on the surface of the water will make it easier to find life through landers. French scientists calculated the height of the waves in the waters of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. A study published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters. …

Located in the picture Atlas, Daphnis and pan. Station, Cassini transmitted to Earth the small satellites of Saturn: Atlas, Daphnis and pan. The picture was published on the website NASA. Image Atlas and pan have been made using infrared, green and ultraviolet filters, the combination of which allowed him to …

The picture was taken at a distance of million kilometers from the planet’s surface. Space station, Cassini took a picture of dawn on Saturn. The picture was published on the website NASA.In the foreground of the photo you can see thin stripes of Saturn’s rings. Cassini took the picture from …

The photo was taken at a distance of approximately 1 million kilometers from the surface of Saturn. Apparatus Cassini transmitted to Earth unique pictures of the planet Saturn. In the new image most of the planet and its ring are in shadows, lit only a small area in the shape …

Celestial body has five satellites, was on probation small distance from the sun. Experts have found a huge planet, which visually resembles Saturn. According to the professionals, the celestial body is located in the constellation of Orion is about 1 thousand light years from Earth. The main individuality of a …

Saturn out of its orbit and there will be an eternal Eclipse, scientistsAstronomers conducted a global study in which it was found that the second largest planet in the Solar system – Saturn, can change its orbit and to deprive the Earth of all sunlight. This gas giant can become …

The best pictures of Saturn. The last 13 years of the automatic interplanetary station Cassini shot of Saturn, and before that, flew here for 7 years, overcoming the distance of 2.2 billion miles. In this distant and alien world was something to see — the average surface temperature is minus …