Sci/Tech Mysterious glowing aurora over Saturn confounds scientists

[The Helper]

A stunning light display over Saturn has stumped scientists who say it behaves unlike any other planetary aurora known in our solar system.

The blueish-green glow was found over the ringed planet's north polar region just like Earth's northern lights.

It was discovered by the infrared instruments on NASA's Cassini spacecraft.

'We've never seen an aurora like this elsewhere,' said Tom Stallard, a scientist working with Cassini data at the University of Leicester.

Mysterious glowing aurora over Saturn confounds scientists

A stunning light display over Saturn has stumped scientists who say it is unlike any other planetary aurora known in our solar system.

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[FireCat]

wow cool pict and yeah it looks mysteriously

 

[Gev]

I dont remember Saturn have atmosphera or no but it must be the smae thing like in Earth northern lights'es effect.As Saturn is gas gigant there is meny materials in planets components so mabe its the gas that have blue color. Mabe its comes from deeps of core of planet.Come on guys lets talk about this i love astronomy

 

[Ninva]

There is now evidence that aliens are truly creating nuclear weapons on Saturn. America should intervene immediately and invade Saturn!

 

[Gev]

lolololol That whas great idea. :thup:

 

[13lade619]

i think i've heard this happening before.. but why is is on the news only now..

 

[Dr.Jack]

It seems like some think there is a chance of life in this planet, or rather, a slim chance. This discovery is truly amazing.

 

[21ToWin]

Noob scientists. That obviously a couple Dragonhawk Riders casting Cloud.

 

[Jolly chap*]

That's a really cool picture there. Now I've got a really good idea! Saturn Aura - Gives nearby scientists headaches by sapping their Intelligence away 1 point per second.

 

[tom_mai78101]

Noob scientists. That obviously a couple Dragonhawk Riders casting Cloud.

Come on, jump back into reality, please?