Decagonal Cloud Structure Identified on Saturn's South Pole

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Published: 2026-09-03
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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Astronomers have confirmed a mysterious 10-sided cloud structure on Saturn's south pole, a discovery announced on September 3, 2026. Observations from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope revealed this unique phenomenon, distinct from the known hexagon on Saturn's north pole. This finding is expected to aid scientists in understanding the atmospheric dynamics and weather patterns of gas giant planets.

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