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An unusual decagon at the south pole of Saturn
Slovenia🔬 Science4 days ago

An unusual decagon at the south pole of Saturn

Observations by the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed an enormous, developing ten-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn's southern pole. This phenomenon resembles Saturn's six-sided hexagon at the northern pole but differs significantly, suggesting scientists might be witnessing the emergence of a new atmospheric pattern on this gas giant. The structure was first observed in 2023 and became more distinct over time, according to NASA and ESA researchers. Scientists note that unlike the persistent northern hexagon, which has been visible for over 40 years, this southern formation appears to be evolving. Researchers believe the phenomenon formed recently, raising questions about why it is appearing now. The wave exists within one of Saturn's powerful jet streams and spans multiple layers of the atmosphere, indicating it is not just a cloud-level feature but a vertically extended atmospheric structure.

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Delo logoDeloIndependent🔒Center4 days ago
An unusual decagon at the south pole of Saturn

Observations by the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed an enormous, developing ten-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn's southern pole. This phenomenon resembles Saturn's six-sided hexagon at the northern pole but differs significantly, suggesting scientists might be witnessing the emergence of a new atmospheric pattern on this gas giant. The structure was first observed in 2023 and became more distinct over time, according to NASA and ESA researchers. Scientists note that unlike the persistent northern hexagon, which has been visible for over 40 years, this southern formation appears to be evolving. Researchers believe the phenomenon formed recently, raising questions about why it is appearing now. The wave exists within one of Saturn's powerful jet streams and spans multiple layers of the atmosphere, indicating it is not just a cloud-level feature but a vertically extended atmospheric structure.

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