Cassini has a close encounter!

Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:57 am » by **Thewindycity**

Photos taken of Cassinis flyby of Enceladus.

At its closest point, the Cassini spacecraft flew about 100 kilometers (60 miles) above the surface of this moon.

Since the discovery of the plume in 2005, scientists have been captivated by the enigmatic jets. Previous flybys detected water vapor, sodium and organic molecules, but scientists need to know more about the plume’s composition and density to characterize the source, possibly a liquid ocean under the moon’s icy surface. It would also help them determine whether Enceladus has the conditions necessary for life.

Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:39 pm » by **Thewindycity**

If you have the time to check out the latest photos, their incredible. Way to large to post here, but their very clear with lots of strange formations to ck out. Here's just one:

sorry, not making a joke. Theres a ton of stuff to look at (the files are Huge).

http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpeg/PIA11680.jpg
I think this photo is around 560 megs, but well worth the wait to explore! :flop:

Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:37 pm » by **Thewindycity**

Has anyone had time to ck this out?

Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:55 pm » by **Zegtelzegtel**

Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:52 pm » by **Nickelson**

thewindycity wrote:Has anyone had time to ck this out?

Nice find Windy. Very nice.

When you look at the picture (after opening) you see at 60 at 240 - 210 degrees(right hand side) a weird structure. Not something I would call natural but who am I.

I tried to cut it out and upload it, but unfortunatelly I failed.

Can you see this structure? Hope you can see it.

Also your picture of the Lion to me it more looks like a monkey.

Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:54 pm » by **Nickelson**

nickelson wrote:
thewindycity wrote:Has anyone had time to ck this out?

Nice find Windy. Very nice.

When you look at the picture (after opening) you see at 60 at 240 - 210 degrees(right hand side) a weird structure. Not something I would call natural but who am I.

I tried to cut it out and upload it, but unfortunatelly I failed.

Can you see this structure? Hope you can see it.

Also your picture of the Lion to me it more looks like a monkey.

http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpeg/PIA11680.jpg

Unfortunately I am the only one who sees this?