Hubble Detects Novel Decagon Atmospheric Feature on Saturn's South Pole

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Published: 2026-09-16T08:29:00Z
Category: science
Source: Universe Today
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The Hubble Space Telescope has identified a previously unseen 10-sided wave pattern in Saturn's southern atmosphere. This discovery marks the first observation of such a structure in the planet's southern hemisphere and appears to be intensifying. It provides a unique opportunity for scientists to study the formation and evolution of large-scale atmospheric patterns on gas giants.

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