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The Latest Breaking News from Saturn

Science this week | The discovery of an ancient human skeleton, a new atlas to chart bird migration routes and more

Here is a recap of all the major findings and discoveries from this week in the field of science.

The Hindu

What caused the present-day tilt of Saturn?

Swirling around the planet's equator, the rings of Saturn are a dead giveaway that the planet is spi

The Hindu

Watching the skies over the Southeast Side: Astronomers setting up telescopes for the public Saturday evening

Chicago Park District astronomers are returning to Steelworkers Park as Jupiter and Saturn return to the night sky.

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Violent death of moon Chrysalis may have created Saturn's rings

Discovered by Galileo 400 years ago, the rings of Saturn are about the most striking thing astronomers with small telescopes can spot in our solar system.

France 24

Long lost moon could have been responsible for Saturn's rings

Washington (AFP) - Discovered by Galileo 400 years ago, the rings of Saturn are about the most striking thing astronomers with small telescopes can spot in our solar system.

AFP

Saturn’s rings could be remains of moon that strayed too close, say scientists

Theory of inner satellite ripped apart by gas giant’s gravity 100-200m years ago also explains rings’ relative youth

The Guardian - UK

Waterfalls, stargazing and buzzards: the Moffat walking festival in Scotland’s southern uplands

The elegant town of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway proves a great base for exploring nearby rewilded landscapes, beautiful gardens and wildlife – with astronomy a bonus

The Guardian - UK

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10 years ago this week, a groundbreaking NASA technology changed spaceflight forever

The Dawn mission used state-of-the-art ion thrusters to change orbits between bodies in visits to Vesta and Ceres, two Solar System time capsules.

Inverse

Vinod Mankara’s Sanskrit documentary ‘Yaanam’, on India’s Mars Orbiter Mission, is a first of its kind

Shot in the premier space centres in India, Yaanam traces India’s interest in space from an ancient text to MOM

The Hindu

Starwatch: it is a great time to search the skies for Capricorn

This week the brightest objects in the constellation are the planet Saturn and the star Deneb Algedi

The Guardian - UK

One unusual planet type could be abundant in the universe — study

A new study of exoplanet densities reveals that many are about 50% water, whether it’s liquid or ice.

Inverse

45 years ago this week, Voyager 1 began its journey into history

The probe launched weeks after its sibling craft, Voyager 2. Since its launch, it got a close encounter with an intriguing moon and entered interstellar space.

Inverse

September full moon 2024 guide: The Super Harvest Moon gets eclipsed

The full moon of September, called the Harvest Moon, will be on Sept. 17 and undergo a partial lunar eclipse visible from anywhere on the night side of Earth.

Space

Hemingway’s fish, Pioneer’s planet and Zendaya’s past – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

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The Independent UK

Stargazing in September: Viewing the universe in all its splendour

There are so many benefits to reducing light pollution that it seems a no-brainer, writes Nigel Henbest

Evening Standard

Astronomers discover planet that could be completely covered in water

The planet is outside the Solar System and 100 light-years from Earth

Inverse

Youngest exoplanet ever found could settle a massive astronomical debate

How do planets form? This infant planet could give us key insight.

The Guardian - UK

Starwatch: Saturn makes its closest approach to Earth of the year

Earth undertakes the ringed planet every 378 days, passing directly between it and the sun

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Inverse

Do aliens exist? Jupiter’s moon Europa could hold the answer

Europa may be one of the few accessible places where life could originate and persist in the Solar System other than Earth

Dublin Live

Final supermoon of 2022 to rise this week - and you might also see Saturn

Dubliners can catch a glimpse of the supermoon later this week

Inverse

You need to see Saturn at its closest and brightest this week

The planet will be in opposition, putting its rings and planet-sized moon Titan front and center.

Daily Record

Supermoon, meteor showers and other space events that will take place this August

Scots who take to the countryside may be able to see the astronomical wonders.

Edinburgh Live

Space events in August you don't want to miss from a supermoon to meteor shower

If you enjoy looking at the moon, the stars and the planets, you'll want to get your diaries out and start marking these dates in your calendar as they are set to be a spectacular sight.

Inverse

The Webb Telescope might confirm if one of Saturn’s moons has ingredients for life

"Titan is very good at making organic molecules."

Salon

Why Saturn has rings and Jupiter doesn't

Researchers point the finger of blame at Jupiter's own massive moons

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