Hubble Detects Evolving Decagonal Atmospheric Pattern at Saturn's South Pole

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Published: 2026-09-03
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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The Hubble Space Telescope has observed a new, evolving 10-sided atmospheric wave circling Saturn's south pole, mirroring the planet's well-known northern hexagon. This marks the first detection of such a regularly shaped jet pattern in Saturn's southern hemisphere. Hubble data suggests this decagon has emerged and strengthened over the past few years, offering new insights into planetary atmospheric dynamics.

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