Hubble Detects Decagonal Atmospheric Wave at Saturn's South Pole

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Published: 2026-09-03T07:18:00Z
Category: science
Source: India Today Science Desk
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The Hubble Space Telescope has observed a large, evolving 10-sided atmospheric wave around Saturn's south pole. This marks the first detection of such a regular-sided jet pattern in the planet's southern hemisphere, distinct from the northern hexagon. The discovery, published in Science Advances, suggests a new atmospheric phenomenon on the gas giant, advancing understanding of planetary atmospheric dynamics.

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