Saturn
A Possible Explanation for Two-Toned Iapetus
Saturn's moon Iapetus is one of the most mysterious objects in the Solar System. It's shaped like a football, has…
More Amazing Images of Iapetus
We asked, and Cassini delivered; amazing, intriguing images of the surface of Saturn's moon Iapetus. The spacecraft completed its latest…
Iapetus Revealed
As I mentioned a few days ago, I'm incredibly excited about Cassini's recently flyby of Saturn's moon Iapetus. Passing only…
Cassini’s Upcoming Visit to the Walnut, Iapatus
NASA's Cassini spacecraft is going to make one of its most important flybys of its entire mission this week, zipping…
Could Enceladus’ Plume Damage Cassini?
Enceladus has a remarkable secret, and scientists want to know more. Something is keeping the moon warm, and creating great…
Enceladus is an Unlikely Home for Life
When Cassini discovered geysers of water ice fountaining off of Saturn's moon Enceladus, it was easy to think: life! Wherever…
The Origin Discovered for Saturn’s G Ring
When you look at Saturn, it's easy to see the distinct rings, with dark bands in between them. For some…
Saturn’s 60th Moon Discovered
Saturn's little system hit a big milestone this week with the announcement of its 60th moon. This new moon joins…
Saturn’s Moon Iapetus Enjoys Eternal Youth
Saturn's moon Iapetus is one of the stranger objects in our Solar System. Unlike other objects its size, Iapetus is…
Spongey Hyperion Coated with Hydrocarbons
One of the most bizarre objects in the Solar System has got to be Saturn's moon Hyperion. From the pictures…