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Saturn, sixth planet from the sun, is the second largest planet in our solar system.
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Plastic Moon: Propylene Detected On Titan | Video
September 30th, 2013
The main ingredient in industrial plastic number 5, has been detected in the atmosphere of the Saturn moon. The propylene molecule was missing in Voyager 1's probe of the moon in 1980, and had baffled scientists until now.
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Space History Photo: Apollo 13 EVA Walk-Through
September 19th, 2013
The two Apollo 13 crew members walk through the events of their upcoming EVA.
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Stormy Saturn | Space Wallpaper
September 6th, 2013
This space wallpaper shows a set of images from NASA's Cassini mission that reveal the turbulent power of a monster Saturn storm.
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Apparent Sizes of Moons | Space Wallpaper
September 4th, 2013
This space wallpaper is a comparison of how big the moons of Mars appear to be, as seen from the surface of Mars, in relation to the size that Earth's moon appears to be when seen from the surface of Earth.
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Waving at Saturn | Space Wallpaper
August 26th, 2013
From more than 40 countries and 30 U.S. states, people around the world shared more than 1,400 images of themselves as part of the Wave at Saturn event organized by NASA's Cassini mission as seen in this cool space wallpaper.
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Brilliant Meteor Shower and Comet to Grace August Night Sky
August 2nd, 2013
August could be a banner month for skywatchers, weather permitting. The August night sky features the return of the potentially spectacular Comet ISON, as well as the annual Perseid meteor shower, which could be especially dazzling this year.
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A Matter of Perspective | Space Wallpaper
July 24th, 2013
This rare space wallpaper taken on July 19 by NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows Saturn's rings and our planet Earth and its moon in the same frame.
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Earth From Saturn - Cassini Takes Our Picture | Video
July 22nd, 2013
NASA's Saturn system probe snapped imagery of the Earth and Moon on July 19th, 2013. Our home planet appears as a not-so-pale blue dot.
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Why Don't Titan's Lakes Have Waves? | Video
July 19th, 2013
NASA Cassini probe radar has not detected waves on the hydrocarbon lakes and seas on giant Saturn moon. New research is underway to try to solve the mystery.
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Moon Has Close Encounters with Planets, Star This Month: How to See It
July 13th, 2013
In mid-July 2013, skywatchers will be able to observe the moon moving in relation to Spica and Saturn. Also, Mars and Jupiter appear to move together in the morning sky.
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Fly Through Space Photos 'In Saturn's Rings' | Video
July 3rd, 2013
Using an innovative process that combines hundreds of flat 2D space photos, the upcoming IMAX movie 'In Saturn's Rings' brings depth to awe inspiring photos of planets and galaxies, allowing viewers to 'fly through' these cosmic wonders.
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Smile! Earth And Saturn Together In July Photo-Op | Video
July 1st, 2013
The NASA probe will capture imagery of of the ringed planet with Earth in its backdrop on July 19th, 2013. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has created a public out reach program called 'Wave At Saturn' for the event and will compile a mosaic.
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Plastic Moon: Propylene Detected On Titan | Video
September 30th, 2013
The main ingredient in industrial plastic number 5, has been detected in the atmosphere of the Saturn moon. The propylene molecule was missing in Voyager 1's probe of the moon in 1980, and had baffled scientists until now.
Read More »
5 Facts About NASA's Far-Flung Voyager Spacecraft
September 11th, 2013
Here are five facts about NASA's twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft.
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Monster Saturn Storm Dredged Up Icy Water from the Deeps
September 4th, 2013
A colossal storm that raged on Saturn in 2010 and 2011 churned water ice up from deep within the ringed planet's thick atmosphere. NASA's Cassini spacecraft detected the ice crystals from orbit, marking the first observation of water on the planet.
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Comet ISON And Mars Pair Up In The September Night Sky | Video
August 30th, 2013
Saturn, Venus, Mars and Jupiter will all be sharing the September nights' sky with the Moon, and toward the end of the month, comet ISON will line up with Mars.
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Magnificent Lunar Halo Glows Over Malaysia (Photo)
August 23rd, 2013
A stargazer snapped this beautiful composite image of the Milky Way and lunar halo over Malaysia.
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Geysers on Icy Saturn Moon Enceladus Tied to Orbit
July 31st, 2013
Steady geysers of water ice on one of Saturn's icy moons appear to erupt more strongly when the moon is farthest from its ringed parent planet, scientists say. The warm vents at the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus emit vast plumes of water vapor.
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A Matter of Perspective | Space Wallpaper
July 24th, 2013
This rare space wallpaper taken on July 19 by NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows Saturn's rings and our planet Earth and its moon in the same frame.
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Why Don't Titan's Lakes Have Waves? | Video
July 19th, 2013
NASA Cassini probe radar has not detected waves on the hydrocarbon lakes and seas on giant Saturn moon. New research is underway to try to solve the mystery.
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Aldebaran: The Bull's Eye
July 18th, 2013
Aldebaran is a prominent star in Taurus that is sometimes used for comparative astronomy.
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New Space Engine Could Turn Tiny CubeSats into Interplanetary Explorers
July 8th, 2013
Researchers plan to launch a tiny spacecraft to Earth orbit and beyond in the next 18 months or so, in a key test of new propulsion technology that could help cut the cost of planetary exploration by a factor of 1,000.
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Smile! Earth And Saturn Together In July Photo-Op | Video
July 1st, 2013
The NASA probe will capture imagery of of the ringed planet with Earth in its backdrop on July 19th, 2013. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has created a public out reach program called 'Wave At Saturn' for the event and will compile a mosaic.
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Wave to Saturn! NASA Probe to Photograph Earth from Deep Space
June 19th, 2013
Scientists are asking Earthlings to pose for our planet's portrait July 19.
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Plastic Moon: Propylene Detected On Titan | Video
September 30th, 2013
The main ingredient in industrial plastic number 5, has been detected in the atmosphere of the Saturn moon. The propylene molecule was missing in Voyager 1's probe of the moon in 1980, and had baffled scientists until now.
Read More »
Dwarf Planet Ceres Could Harbor Ice Underground
September 9th, 2013
Two scientists speak of the dwarf planet Ceres, which will be visited by NASA's Dawn mission in early 2015.
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Monster Saturn Storm Dredged Up Icy Water from the Deeps
September 4th, 2013
A colossal storm that raged on Saturn in 2010 and 2011 churned water ice up from deep within the ringed planet's thick atmosphere. NASA's Cassini spacecraft detected the ice crystals from orbit, marking the first observation of water on the planet.
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Spitzer Space Telescope Reveals Unseen Universe For Ten Years | Video
August 27th, 2013
Exoplanet composition, 'buckyballs' and Saturn's widest ring are just a few of the discoveries made by analyzing Spitzer's infrared data. Launched in 2003, the NASA telescope mission will continue, even after exhausting its coolant.
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How To Do Space Right: Space Frontier's Stepping Stones | Video
August 8th, 2013
Space Frontier Foundation's 'There Is Another Way' promotes a private-powered program, from LEO to Lunar-fueled 'gas-stations' to sustainable Mars transit.
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Planets, Perseids, And Nebulas Light Up The Sky In August | Video
July 31st, 2013
Saturn, Venus, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter will all be visible in the August night skies, as will the annual Perseid meteors. A number of nebulas will also be easy to find among the constellations.
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Earth From Saturn - Cassini Takes Our Picture | Video
July 22nd, 2013
NASA's Saturn system probe snapped imagery of the Earth and Moon on July 19th, 2013. Our home planet appears as a not-so-pale blue dot.
Read More »
Why Don't Titan's Lakes Have Waves? | Video
July 19th, 2013
NASA Cassini probe radar has not detected waves on the hydrocarbon lakes and seas on giant Saturn moon. New research is underway to try to solve the mystery.
Read More »
Spot the Moon and Saturn in Night Sky This Week
July 16th, 2013
On Tuesday (July 16), Major League Baseball's All Star Game will be played at Citifield in New York, but the baseball diamond won't be the only place to see stars that night. Two of the “All Stars of the Night Sky” will stage a celestial rendezvous, not j
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Fly Through Space Photos 'In Saturn's Rings' | Video
July 3rd, 2013
Using an innovative process that combines hundreds of flat 2D space photos, the upcoming IMAX movie 'In Saturn's Rings' brings depth to awe inspiring photos of planets and galaxies, allowing viewers to 'fly through' these cosmic wonders.
Read More »
Smile! Earth And Saturn Together In July Photo-Op | Video
July 1st, 2013
The NASA probe will capture imagery of of the ringed planet with Earth in its backdrop on July 19th, 2013. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has created a public out reach program called 'Wave At Saturn' for the event and will compile a mosaic.
Read More »
Wave to Saturn! NASA Probe to Photograph Earth from Deep Space
June 19th, 2013
Scientists are asking Earthlings to pose for our planet's portrait July 19.
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