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Saturn's Moons Dione and Titan from Cassini

Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI; Color composite: Emily Lakdawalla

Cassini is probably my favorite planetary explorer to date. There’s just something about Saturn, it’s a playground of wonders. I’m amazed at the variation in the moons, from fuzzy atmospheres to dirty iceballs to… Death Stars.

Still, as far as I’m concerned, as satellites go… east or west, home is best.

Earth's Moon, as seen from Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-131)

Earth's Moon, as seen from Space Shuttle Discovery (Credit: STS-131 crew)

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  1. #1 by Jai on April 29, 2010 - 10:58 am

    I’m always fascinated by Europa and Io. I love seeing photos of them – they’re like miracles of nature, with so many secrets waiting to be explored. Of course, I too have a fondness for the home team, as it were.

    • #2 by Danielle on April 29, 2010 - 12:06 pm

      Agreed about Europa and Io, definitely my favorite Jovian moons. :)

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