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Birth of 'new Saturn moon' witnessed
Topic Started: Apr 16 2014, 04:56 PM (142 Views)
CJ
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27056698

Scientists say they have discovered what could be the birth of a new moon in the rings of Saturn.

Informally named Peggy, the object would become the 63rd moon in Saturn's orbit if confirmed.

The evidence comes from a black-and-white image of the outermost ring captured by the Cassini spacecraft.

"Witnessing the birth of a tiny moon is an exciting, unexpected event," said Linda Spilker of Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

Scientists noticed a bump or distortion on the edge of the ring which they believe indicates the presence of some kind of object.



Wow, I didn't know that this ever happened! Apparently, it's the first time it's ever been observed - but I wonder whether it's happened before, in the distant past?
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Giselle
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I wish we had rings. It would look very beautiful when you look up to the sky. :)
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CJ
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I've thought about that too in the past - and I'd have to agree :) .
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63 moons? That would be just as cool to watch as rings.
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CJ
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True, but we'd also spend an awful lot of money trying to land on all 63 moons :P .
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