Enceladus — the sixth largest of Saturn’s 83 moons — has been considered by astronomers to be one of … [+] the more compelling bodies in our solar system. (Illustration) Future Publishing via Getty Images Saturn’s sixth-largest moon Enceladus has a secret. About 12 miles underneath the icy crust of this “veiny eyeball” moon is…
Mimas’ defining feature, Herschel Crater, makes it look like the “Death Star” from Star Wars. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute Saturn, the beautiful ringed planet, has over sixty moons. The most interesting are Titan and Enceladus. NASA is sending its Dragonfly mission to take a look at the surprisingly Earth-like giant moon Titan, which has liquid hydrocarbon…
Starry night sky with aurora over the hills getty Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more. What To See In The Night Sky This Week: January 16-22, 2023…