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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on September 25, 2010, 18:11

Title: Saturn's infrared auroral glow, made colorful
Post by: sam on September 25, 2010, 18:11

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Majestic, ringed Saturn little resembles the relatively tiny blue marble that is Earth, but the massive gas giant planet is home to at least one phenomenon that would be familiar to high-latitude dwellers here on Earth. Although the underlying mechanisms may differ somewhat, Saturn has northern and southern lights at its poles, just as Earth does.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/gallery_directory.cfm?photo_id=45A03D88-E3A9-028E-CFA8BFFABD4FAA5E

Title: Re: Saturn's infrared auroral glow, made colorful
Post by: Clive on September 25, 2010, 19:16

The Aurora Saturnalis!   ;D  What a stunning picture!