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It's not over 'til Saturn's squidgy moon sings: Cassini probe set for final Hyperion fly-by
.theregister.co.uk ^
| Kelly Fiveash
Posted on 05/30/2015 3:45:24 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Mission scientists have hopes of seeing different terrain on Hyperion than the mission has previously explored in detail during the encounter, but this is not guaranteed. Hyperion (168 miles, 270 kilometres across) rotates chaotically, essentially tumbling unpredictably through space as it orbits Saturn.
Because of this, it’s challenging to target a specific region of the moon's surface, and most of Cassini's previous close approaches have encountered more or less the same familiar side of the craggy moon.
(Excerpt) Read more at theregister.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Astronomy; Science
KEYWORDS: astronomy; cassini; hyperion; kellyfiveash; saturn; science
Saturn's moon, as seen from Cassini. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI
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posted on
05/30/2015 3:45:24 PM PDT
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BenLurkin
To: BenLurkin
Strange surface. Looks like one of these.
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posted on
05/30/2015 3:49:47 PM PDT
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JPG
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To: BenLurkin
Hopefully they don’t accidentally unleash the Shrike on the worldweb....
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posted on
05/30/2015 3:50:41 PM PDT
by
mills044
(Don't Tread on Me)
To: mills044
Ha! I was wondering who else was familiar with that. I love that book.
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posted on
05/30/2015 3:53:51 PM PDT
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posted on
05/30/2015 3:54:52 PM PDT
by
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To: BenLurkin
Incredible photo - looks like barnacles.
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posted on
05/30/2015 4:02:10 PM PDT
by
dainbramaged
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To: BenLurkin
Next up is the Juno mission due to arrive at Jupiter next summer.
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posted on
05/30/2015 4:08:33 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
To: BenLurkin
a brain after being bombarded with clintoon ads for the WH in 2016.
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posted on
05/30/2015 4:34:34 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
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To: JPG
To it looks more like coral limestone.
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posted on
05/30/2015 4:41:39 PM PDT
by
Jack Hydrazine
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To: BenLurkin; brytlea; cripplecreek; decimon; bigheadfred; KoRn; Grammy; steelyourfaith; Mmogamer; ...
Thanks BenLurkin, extra to APoD.
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posted on
05/30/2015 5:03:34 PM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
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To: JPG
I was thinking it looks more like a piece of coral.
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posted on
05/30/2015 5:04:28 PM PDT
by
Twotone
(Truth is hate to those who hate truth.)
To: SunkenCiv
That is one funky looking moon.
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posted on
05/30/2015 5:09:50 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
It’s a luffa moon, they’re really rare.
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posted on
05/30/2015 5:14:08 PM PDT
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SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv
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posted on
05/30/2015 5:19:04 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Twotone; Jack Hydrazine
Ok, it does resemble coral. However, if Cassini finds giant wasps, I'll reassess.
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posted on
05/30/2015 5:26:45 PM PDT
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JPG
(Lefty reporters doing battle with Sen. Cruz will continue to be chewed-up and spit-out.)
To: JPG
I’m hoping we find giant space coral monsters!
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posted on
05/30/2015 5:57:07 PM PDT
by
Jack Hydrazine
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To: JPG
Ok, it does resemble coral. However, if Cassini finds giant wasps, I'll reassess.I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.
To: JPG
Oh GREAT! Giant space wasps.
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posted on
05/31/2015 9:04:59 AM PDT
by
Don W
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