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| Birth of 'new Saturn moon' witnessed | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 16 2014, 04:56 PM (142 Views) | |
| CJ | Apr 16 2014, 04:56 PM Post #1 |
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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 | Apr 16 2014, 09:21 PM Post #2 |
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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 | Apr 16 2014, 09:38 PM Post #3 |
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I've thought about that too in the past - and I'd have to agree .
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| Hedgehog121 | Apr 17 2014, 05:44 PM Post #4 |
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63 moons? That would be just as cool to watch as rings. |
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| CJ | Apr 17 2014, 06:03 PM Post #5 |
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True, but we'd also spend an awful lot of money trying to land on all 63 moons .
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