NASA’s Cassini mission provided the world with unparalleled views of Saturn and its rings. After 13 years, its final images stunned us all. Explore the breathtaking legacy of this groundbreaking mission!
Saturn’s rings, imaged here by NASA’s Cassini orbiter, are one of the solar system’s most reliably spectacular sights. But sometimes they seem to disappear as seen from Earth.
A famous illustration of Saturn's moon Titan got it all wrong. Never mind -- what we imagine space to be, and what we know it is, can both evoke the sublime.
Twenty years ago, the Huygens probe achieved humanity's first landing on a moon in the outer solar system when it touched down on Titan.
Saturn like you've never seen it before! Discover the scale and science of PIA17172, NASA's enhanced image showcasing the planet's rings, shadows, and the tiny moon Enceladus.
The data used to create the image is from a Hubble Space Telescope project to capture and map Jupiter's superstorm system.
A famous illustration of Saturn's moon Titan got it all wrong. Never mind -- what we imagine space to be, and what we know it is, can both evoke the sublime.
A planet parade will be happening high above the earth. But there is a debate on whether it is as special as you may be seeing on social media.
Starting at 12:30 p.m. ET (1730 GMT) on Saturday (Jan. 25), astrophysicist Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project will stream live telescope views of all six of the planets in marching order. You can watch the livestream courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project directly on their website or YouTube channel.
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
What if Earth had rings like Saturn? This fascinating thought experiment explores how massive planetary rings would change our sky, environment, and even daily life. From altered weather patterns to breathtaking views,