June 28 - See Super-Detailed Saturn Rings

June 28 See Super-Detailed Saturn Rings by:

New images of Saturn's rings show how adjacent rings, even those in very close proximity, may have different textures. Image via NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute.

See super-detailed images of Saturn's rings Textures and patterns, from clumpy to straw-like, pop out of these images from the Cassini mission. "It’s like turning the power up a notch on what we could see in the rings," said a scientist.  Read more and see more images. How meteors create Mars' clouds Scientists have been trying to figure out how clouds form in Mars' thin atmosphere. Thanks to new research, the answer seems to be ... meteors. Read more. Unusually high methane levels detected on Mars The Mars Curiosity rover has detected its largest-yet measurement of methane. It's exciting because microbial life is an important methane source on Earth (though methane can also be created in other ways). Read more. Check out EarthSky Community Photos today There are many wonderful photos from EarthSky community members, including some great ones of the late twilights seen at this time of year on the northern half of Earth. Thanks to all who've posted! Go to the gallery.

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Before sunrise … See moon and stars of Taurus  As the month of June wanes, the moon is waning as well. Let it guide you to the constellation Taurus' 2 major signposts: the Pleiades star cluster - also known as the Seven Sisters - and Aldebaran, a red giant star star. Read more.

The Spirit Road over Nova Scotia View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Dave Chapman captured this photo at Kedge Beach, Kejimkujik Dark Sky Preserve, Nova Scotia. He wrote: "There was no wind, but the undulating water in the lake stretched out the reflections of the stars and (for one) the star cluster M7 (Ptolemy’s Cluster) near Shaula, the stinger of Scorpius. To the right, above the treeline, is the body and claws of The Scorpion, including the red star Antares (The Rival of Mars) and the globular cluster M4 nearby. Jupiter, just past opposition, dominates the sky, to the right of the collection of dark nebula known as The Prancing Horse. To the right you can pick out The Teapot in Sagittarius, with the 'steam' (Milky Way) rising from the spout. The Mi’kmaw First Nation see this as The Spirit Road, carrying the spirits of their departed people to the sky." Read more. Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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