Astronomers Track Icy Tendrils Reaching into Saturn’s E Ring

Using Cassini data and computer simulations, astronomers detail the source responsible for icy tendrils that reach into Saturn’s E ring. Long, sinuous, tendril-like structures seen in the vicinity of Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus originate directly from geysers erupting from its surface, according to scientists studying images from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. This result is published online […]
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