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Saturn's rings from the Cassini probe.

(Science Week - Day 2!)

Saturn: a seemingly flawless sphere endisced by a vast mist of massive solid specks. It’s possible to see the shape of our celestial neighbour of a good billion kilometres’ distance even through binoculars.

The Cassini probe concludes its 20-year mission this year with close passes to Saturn’s rings and gaseous body, and it’s just returned images that rend earthly concerns at a glance. Look at these!