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Here's Why Saturn's Inner Moons Are Shaped Like Ravioli and Potatoes
By Charles Q. Choi published
The odd shapes of the inner moons of Saturn, from ravioli to potatoes, may be due to mergers of tiny moonlets, a new study finds.

Moon Birth and Methane Weather: Cassini's 7 Oddest Saturn Finds
By Jesse Emspak published
From insights into how moons are born to Saturnian lightning to a bizarre hexagon pattern, the Cassini mission has revealed some odd things about the ringed planet.

RIP, Cassini: Historic Mission Ends with Fiery Plunge into Saturn
By Calla Cofield published
NASA's Cassini spacecraft broke up in Saturn's atmosphere this morning, bringing an end to its historic 13-year mission at the ringed planet that was marked by incredible discoveries.

Spectacular Saturn Images by 'Amateurs' Will Make Your Jaw Drop
By Jeanna Bryner published
These amazing images of Saturn were created by enthusiasts from the public data available from the Cassini spacecraft.

Cassini's Greatest Hits: Best Photos of Saturn and Its Moons
By Denise Chow published
As the world gets ready to bid farewell to Cassini, we're looking back on some of the spacecraft's most amazing photos.

What Are Saturn's Rings?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Saturn's rings are one of the most compelling features of the solar system.

Calm Seas on Titan: Saturn Moon's Waves Less Than 1 Inch High
By Mike Wall published
The liquid-hydrocarbon lakes on Titan are incredibly calm, suggesting that future missions to the huge Saturn moon could enjoy a smooth ride to the surface.

Asteroid Collision May Have Tipped Saturn's Moon Enceladus
By Hanneke Weitering published
Enceladus, an icy moon of Saturn that could host life, may have tipped over long ago.
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