Saturn
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NASA finds ‘life-sparking energy source’ on Saturn moon EnceladusThe ice moon Enceladus is believed to hold all the basic building blocks of life, including a poisonous gas that is the 'starting point for most theories on the origin of life.'ScienceDec 18, 2023
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Saturn has rings that ‘wiggle’ and a slushy, ‘fuzzy’ core, scientists sayResearchers used Saturn's rings to figure out what's happening inside its massive, slushy core.TrendingAug 18, 2021
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Jupiter, Saturn to line up in ‘Christmas star’ conjunction of planetsJupiter and Saturn will appear to merge in the night sky into one bright 'star' on Monday, Dec. 21.TrendingDec 18, 2020
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Scientists find 20 new moons around Saturn — and you can name themAstronomers are looking for names linked to giants from Inuit, Gallic or Norse mythology.TrendingOct 9, 2019
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‘Complex organics’ found on Saturn’s moon offer potential to support life: researchersComplex organic molecules have been discovered originating from one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus, adding to its potential to support life, researchers said on Wednesday.ScienceJun 27, 2018
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Western University co-led drone project shortlisted for NASA mission to Saturn’s largest moonIf selected, the Dragonfly drone would fly from site to site through the moon's atmosphere, analyzing its chemistry, geology and potential for life.ScienceMar 15, 2018
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Solar eclipse and meteor shower just two of many astronomical events to be seen in AugustPaul Delaney, director of the York University Astronomical Observatory and AM 640's expert in astronomy and space exploration, says nowadays, you don't need to be a scientist or have expensive astronomical equipment to see celestial bodies.CanadaAug 4, 2017
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What’s causing Saturn’s bizarre hexagonal storm to change colour?New images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft have revealed that Saturn's puzzling hexagonal storm has changed colour.ScienceOct 26, 2016
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Astro Corner: Mars, Jupiter and Saturn rule the June skyWhile the warmer weather means we're more likely to head outdoors, when it comes to astronomy, there's a downside: fewer hours of darkness. Still, there's a lot to enjoy. Here are a few things to look forward to in June.ScienceJun 1, 2016
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Astro Corner: What’s up in the May skyMay brings us a meteor shower, a rare astronomical planetary transit and more. Find out how you can see them for yourself.ScienceMay 1, 2016
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