Cassini Spacecraft Spots Enceladus Erupting with Ice Geysers

Posted by CJensen@infoaddict.com | February 24th, 2010 |  No Comments »

FILED UNDER: AllScience

The Cassini spacecraft, charged with exploring Saturn and its moons, has beamed back a new image of Enceladus, a mysterious moon that is one of the few places in our solar system believed to have the ingredients for hosting life. While it has been known for some time now that Enceladus has ice geysers, this latest image clearly shows just how active the moon is. All those plumes you see are ice geysers! What a sight that must be up close and personal. Great spot for an orbiting restaurant down the road.

Bursting at the Seams (NASA Cassini Saturn Mission Image) (target ENCELADUS)


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