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NASA's Cassini discovers giant dust storms raging on Saturn's moon Titan's equator
Ians • 6 years agoThe pattern of dust storms along Titan's equator Cassini found resembles those seen on Earth & Mars.
Astronomers discover 12 new moons at Jupiter bringing the total count to 79
• 7 years agoThe latest discovery of 12 small moons brings the total to 79, the most of any planet in our solar system.
Researchers find over 121 giant planets that may host life-supporting moons
Ians • 7 years agoResearchers have identified more than 121 giant planets that potentially host moons capable of supporting life
Thrice as nice: NASA captures rare sighting of Saturn's triple crescent moons
Fp Archives • 10 years agoNASA's Cassini spacecraft, on a study mission to Saturn since 1997, has captured a rare triple crescent moons sighting on Saturn.
Pluto's outer moons continuously topple and turn, says new Nasa study
Fp Archives • 10 years agoA computer simulation of Pluto's moon Nix, based on images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, showed the body tumbling, wobbling and flipping over.
See India's 'Supermoon' at 9pm tonight
Fp Staff • 13 years agoTonight if the moon looks bigger and brighter to you, don't worry, you're not seeing things. The moon really IS bigger.
See India's 'Supermoon' at 9pm tonight
Fp Staff • 13 years agoTonight if the moon looks bigger and brighter to you, don't worry, you're not seeing things. The moon really IS bigger.