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NASA estimates how long Titan’s chemical factory has been active

In a new study, scientists have attempted to estimate how long the chemical factory in Saturn’s gian...

Blazing trails in Saturn’s F-ring captured

New images from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft show rogue kilometre-sized objects punching through Saturn...

Far-off cousin of part-time African lake discovered on Saturn`s moon

Researchers have found a region on Saturn`s moon Titan, which is similar to the Etosha Pan in Namibi...

Sounds of Mars and Venus revealed for first time

Researchers including one of Indian origin have for the first time created the natural sounds of oth...

Saturn’s gravity `stresses` icy moon’s erupting jets

Astronomers have long been intrigued by the huge fissures on the Enceladus’ ice-covered surface that...

Oxygen detected on Saturn`s moon Dione

Planetary scientists claim to have for the first time detected presence of oxygen in the atmosphere ...

Four planets to appear in conjunction Monday

Astro-enthusiasts are in for a celestial spectacle on Monday with four planets poised to appear in c...

Five planets to be visible in rare celestial event

The planets that would be visible to naked eye are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

Double astro-treat for sky lovers this weekend

Sky gazers are in for a double astro-treat this weekend as Mars, Saturn and a bright star can be eas...

Regional variations observed amongst Titan’s dunes

Titan`s dune terrains tend to vary in shape, size and distribution over the surface, a new study has...

Saturn-like planet found eclipsing sun-like star

A Saturn-like ringed planet in the constellation Centaurus has been discovered orbiting a sun-like s...

UAV built to fly over Saturn`s moon Titan

An unmanned aircraft similar to the drones used by CIA in Pakistan and Afghanistan has been built to...

Saturn moon may affect planet’s magnetosphere

Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be causing periodic bursts of radiation in the planet’s magnetosphere.

Saturn moon may have aliens

One of the Saturn`s moons may be home to aliens, say scientists.

Saturn`s moon Enceladus `best ski resort` in space

High resolution mapping of Saturn’s moon has confirmed that the unique little world is covered in ‘s...

Saturn`s moon Titan cloud mystery solved

A research group has explained why Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, has what looks like an enormous whi...

Saturn gets water from its own moon!

The 14-year mystery behind the source of the water in Saturn’s upper atmosphere has been solved.

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captures Saturn storm

Cassini first detected the storm on December 5, 2010, that has been raging ever since. It appears at...

`Saltwater ocean lurks beneath Saturn moon`

One of Saturn`s most intriguing moons is Enceladus, a worldlet measuring only 504 kilometres.

Rare storm wreaking havoc on ‘normally calm’ Saturn

Cassini’s radio and plasma wave science instrument first detected the large disturbance.

Robot boat `to sail on Saturn`s moon Titan`

Scientists claim that it would be able to sail on the methane lake of Saturn`s largest moon Titan.

No lightning detected on Titan

Scientists have speculated that lightning on Titan could produce changes in atmospheric chemistry.

Comets gases may have led to Titan’s atmosphere

Comets blasting gases out of its icy crust could have created the unique atmosphere of Titan.

Titan may harbor huge ocean

Titan might have a huge liquid ocean below its frozen dune covered surface.

Electrical current between Saturn and its moon discovered

Ion beam seen by camera appears at exceptionally high energy, between 30,000 & 80,000 electron volts...

Titan shaped by weather, not ice volcanoes

Scientists have suggested that Saturn’s moon may be much less geologically active than thought.

Saturn to be visible to naked eye

Saturn will be visible brightest and biggest in the night sky on Monday.

Past comet collisions ‘left ripples in Jupiter and Saturn rings’

Jupiter and Saturn rings contain ripples, according to data from NASA`s Cassini.

NASA finds Earth`s cirrus-like ice clouds on Saturn`s moon Titan

Experts at NASA have sighted thin, wispy clouds of ice particles similar to Earth`s cirrus clouds on...

Great white storm spotted on Saturn is half the size of Earth

A massive storm, which could be one of the rare Great White Spot (GWS) outbreaks, has hit Saturn`s n...

Cassini captures views of Saturn’s 2nd largest moon

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has captured some dramatic views of Saturn’s second largest moon Rhea.

Possible ice volcano found on Saturn moon

NASA`s Cassini spacecraft has spotted what could be an ice volcano on Saturn`s moon Titan.

Saturn`s rings: Leftovers from a cosmic murder?

Solar system`s most evocative mysteries - origin of Saturn`s rings - may be a case of cosmic murder.

Saturn rings are back

There is good news for skygazers as they can now see Saturn rings again.

$NASA’s Cassini discovers warm fractures on Saturn’s moon$

NASA’s Cassini discovers warm fractures on Saturn’s moon

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has given a view of active fissures through south polar region of Enceladu...

Oxygen atmosphere found on Saturn’s moon

Astronomers have announced that an oxygen atmosphere has been found on Saturn`s second largest moon.

NASA reveals Saturn is on a cosmic dimmer switch

NASA`s Cassini spacecraft has found that Saturn emitted gradually less energy each year from 2005 to...

Mystery behind Saturn’s rings solved

Images captured by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft have finally revealed the answer to the mystery behind ...

Mystery of Saturn’s walnut moon’ solved

Saturn`s moon Iapetus looks like a walnut because it lies in a ‘Goldilocks zone’ around the giant pl...

Cassini’s 1st pics from Saturn’s radio aurora

The Cassini spacecraft has made the first observations from within the radio aurora of another plane...

Jupiter and Saturn played pinball with Uranus?

It seems that the evolution of Uranus may have been more violent than previously perceived.

Probe finds two Saturn-sized planets orbiting single star

A space probe has detected two giant Saturn-sized planets passing in front of the same star.

Spectacular conjunction of Mars, Saturn, Venus with moon

A rare conjunction of three planets with moon will be visible in the night sky theatre today.

Venus, Mars, Saturn form triangle in sky!

A celestial treat on Sunday greeted star gazers as three planets of the solar system formed a tria...

Saturn, Mars and Venus will shine in twilight

Mid-Aug will be a treat for sky gazers as Saturn, Mars & Venus come into view as twilight fades.

Scientists solve puzzle around Saturn

Scientists have discovered that Saturn`s aurora pulses roughly once per Saturnian day.

Saturn`s moon spawning moonlets discovered

Astronomers have discovered Saturn`s biggest moon creating a trail of giant snowballs.

Is Saturn’s Moon Titan home to some kind of exotic life form?

Complex chemical activity on the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan has baffled scientists.

Sunlight confirms liquid on Saturn’s moon

NASA`s Cassini Spacecraft has captured a light reflecting from the surface of Saturn`s moon Titan.

Astronomers and Cassini spacecraft capture Saturn storm

For the first time, amateur astronomers used the composite infrared spectrometer instrument aboard N...

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