Something weird's going on at Saturn. Hubble has spotted a 10-sided geometric formation in the planet's clouds
Hubble has tracked a 10-sided decagon encircling Saturn's south pole.
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The story so far
10 sides define a newly detected geometric formation in Saturn's clouds. Hubble has tracked this decagon encircling the planet's south pole, leaving scientists perplexed by the atmospheric phenomenon.
Smithsonian Magazine and other outlets report that the ten-sided shape appears to be a wave in the atmosphere. Observers, researchers, and space enthusiasts following updates from ESA/Hubble, WIRED, USA Today, and BBC Sky at Night Magazine are monitoring the unexpected formation.
Coverage does not yet specify future observation schedules or analysis timelines.
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The obvious questions
What did Hubble spot on Saturn?
Hubble spotted a 10-sided geometric formation, specifically a decagon, encircling Saturn's south pole.
What is the ten-sided shape believed to be?
Coverage indicates the shape seems to be a wave in the atmosphere.
Which outlets are covering the discovery?
Outlets including WIRED, ESA/Hubble, Smithsonian Magazine, USA Today, and BBC Sky at Night Magazine have reported on the formation.
Who reported it (5)
- What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn WIRED · 23h ago
- Hubble tracks new decagon encircling Saturn’s south pole ESA/Hubble · 23h ago
- A Mysterious Decagon Unexpectedly Appeared Around Saturn's South Pole. The Ten-Sided Shape Seems to Be a Wave in the Atmosphere Smithsonian Magazine · 23h ago
- This newly discovered decagon above Saturn leaves scientists perplexed USA Today · 23h ago
- Something weird's going on at Saturn. Hubble has spotted a 10-sided geometric formation in the planet's clouds BBC Sky at Night Magazine · 23h ago
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