Cassini’s new mission shows Saturn in a different light

Cassini’s new mission shows Saturn in a different light

The Cassini spacecraft has sent the first images of Saturn's atmosphere since the start of its new mission phase. The images reveal the planet's northern hemisphere as well as its unique hexagon jet stream. The newest phase of the NASA's Cassini…

Saturn’s hexagon has mysteriously changed color

Saturn’s hexagon has mysteriously changed color

Saturn's famous hexagon, a structure on the planet's north pole has changed its color from blue to gold over the last four years. The cause is still unknown, and researchers are working to figure it out. The hexagon, a six-sided jet stream, is about 32 000…