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Hubble Sees High-Speed Dancing Aurora On Saturn
This GIF shows a fast-paced light show on the north pole of Saturn, as captured by the European Space Agency’s Hubble Space Telescope in April and May of 2013. The images was just now released by the ESA.
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The Largest Yellow Star Ever Could Almost Devour The Whole Solar System
A team of astronomers peering through Chile’s Very Large Telescope just realised that HR 5171 A, a massive star in the Centaurus constellation, is actually twice as big as previously thought. They already thought it was pretty big — but it’s actually the biggest yellow star they have ever seen.
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Astronomers Found A Minor Planet With A Ring System Like Saturn’s
For the first time ever, astronomers have identified a small planet with a ring system. They previously thought that such a phenomenon could only happen on large planets like Saturn and Jupiter. But this special space rock, known as 10199 Chariklo, is a small planet called a Centaur.
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The Definitive Saturn V Cutaway You Always Wanted On Your Wall
I know you all loved “The Most Detailed Saturn V Cutaway” on Io9 a few weeks ago, because, of course, that was amazing. But hey, here is a little something from me to all of you, who adore her majesty.