Saturn

Cassini strikes again – NASA's Saturn probe spacecraft discovers flooded canyons on Titan!

This is big news considering it is the first direct evidence of the existence of liquid-filled channels on Titan, as well as the first observation of canyons hundreds of meters deep.

Aug 10, 2016, 23:14 PM IST

This false-color view of Saturn's clouds from Cassini is absolutely fabulous! (See pic)

The stunning view was produced by space imaging enthusiast Kevin M Gill, who also happens to be an engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Aug 10, 2016, 10:41 AM IST

See pic: Changing length of Saturn's shadow reflects onset of solstice, says NASA!

Earlier in Cassini's mission, Saturn's shadow over its rings stretched completely across, covering all them.

Aug 08, 2016, 22:13 PM IST

Are Saturn's rings bending? NASA releases strange image from Cassini (Pic inside)

In the image, which was released on Monday, Saturn's A and F rings appear bizarrely warped where they intersect the planet's limb, whose atmosphere acts here like a very big lens.

Jul 26, 2016, 09:25 AM IST

Pandemonium! Saturn's moon Pan and rings as seen from Cassini spacecraft (See pic)

Pan and moons like it have profound effects on Saturn's rings, ranging from clearing gaps to creating new ringlets, to raising vertical waves that rise above and below the ring plane.

Jul 06, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

A chance meeting: Moon to make contact with Saturn tonight!

Tonight step outside after 9:30 pm and look at the night sky in southeast direction. The magnificient ringed planet can be easily spotted next to the moon.

Jun 18, 2016, 21:00 PM IST

Cassini climbs over Saturn's poles and captures this stunning image - See pic!

Cassini obtained this image with the spacecraft wide-angle camera on February 26 2016 using a spectral filter which preferentially admits wavelengths of near-infrared light centered at 752 nanometers.

May 24, 2016, 09:34 AM IST

Check out: Beautiful image of Saturn's little moon, Epimetheus!

The US space agency NASA has recently released a beautiful image of the Saturn's little moon, Epimetheus.

May 10, 2016, 20:57 PM IST

The dew drop of Saturn – See pic!

In this NASA image, the water-world Enceladus appears to sit atop Saturn's rings like a drop of dew upon a leaf.

May 03, 2016, 09:37 AM IST

See pic: NASA's Cassini spots a sea of Methane on Saturn's moon, Titan!

There are three large seas, all located close to the moon's north pole, surrounded by numerous of smaller lakes in the northern hemisphere. Just one large lake has been found in the southern hemisphere.

Apr 27, 2016, 23:48 PM IST

Scientists to explore Saturn's icy moon for alien life

The two possible candidates are: the icy moons of gas giants Jupiter and Saturn which harbour sub-surface oceans perfect for hosting life.

Apr 25, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Alert! Planetary disaster to strike earth in next 68 days? - Watch video

The year 2016, worldwide, saw many natural calamities. But when will these sufferings end?

Apr 18, 2016, 20:47 PM IST

Scientists decode eruptions on icy moon of Saturn

The jury is still on out on this until the results from the final Enceladus flybys of last year are fully analysed.

Mar 29, 2016, 15:32 PM IST

Cassini reveals tallest peak on Saturn's moon Titan

In a nod to extraterrestrial mountaineers of the future, scientists working on NASA's Cassini mission have identified the highest point on Saturn's largest moon Titan.

Mar 25, 2016, 13:16 PM IST

See pic: NASA's Cassini unveils mystery feature in Titan's Ligeia Mare

These features are informally known as the “magic island” and are “a phenomenon that change over time,” according to Cassini scientists.

Mar 03, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

NASA's celestial Valentine's treat – See pics!

NASA presented this stunning view of one of Pluto's most dominant features – the heart – along with some other spectacular photos as it marked the spirit of love.

Feb 15, 2016, 17:26 PM IST