Topic: Saturn's infrared auroral glow, made colorful

[sam]

Majestic, ringed Saturn little resembles the relatively tiny blue marble that is Earth, but the massive gas giant planet is home to at least one phenomenon that would be familiar to high-latitude dwellers here on Earth. Although the underlying mechanisms may differ somewhat, Saturn has northern and southern lights at its poles, just as Earth does.

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[Clive]

The Aurora Saturnalis!     What a stunning picture!