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Scientists discovered a giant 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the atmosphere over Saturn's south
Astronomers have discovered a giant 10-sided wave pattern, or decagon, swirling in the clouds over Saturn's south pole. The atmospheric structure, identified using data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, complements the famous hexagon located at the planet's north pole.
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The famous hexagon observed at its north pole.
- Scientists discovered a giant 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the atmosphere over Saturn's south pole.
- The 10-sided wave pattern was identified using data and imagery collected from NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
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- Sep 3 · 8:01 PM
Reports conflicted on whether the 10-sided pattern was detected by the Hubble Space Telescope or the Cassini spacecraft.
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- What physical and meteorological conditions allow a 10-sided wave to maintain its structure compared to the 6-sided hexagon.
- Whether this southern polar pattern is permanent or changes over Saturnian seasonal cycles.
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- Sep 3 · 8:01 PM
Reports conflicted on whether the 10-sided pattern was detected by the Hubble Space Telescope or the Cassini spacecraft.
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