Space / 2007-03-27
Saturn North Pole Hexagon and Aurora
NASA's image library records Saturn North Pole Hexagon and Aurora.
This nighttime view of Saturn north pole reveals a dynamic, active planet at least 75 kilometers 47 miles below the normal cloud tops seen in visible light. Clearly revealed is the bizarre six-sided hexagon feature present at the north pole
A CLOSER LOOK
This nighttime view of Saturn north pole reveals a dynamic, active planet at least 75 kilometers 47 miles below the normal cloud tops seen in visible light. Clearly revealed is the bizarre six-sided hexagon feature present at the north pole
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibrarySaturn North Pole Hexagon and AuroraOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.