Saturn's South Pole Reveals a Ten-Sided Polar Wave
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Scientists report that Saturn’s south polar vortex hosts a decagon-shaped pattern, a ten-sided figure distinct from the north pole’s hexagon. Based on observations summarized in Science Advances, the decagon is likely caused by a meandering atmospheric wave rather than a jet stream, offering a striking example of fluid dynamics on a gas giant.
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- Decagon on Saturn’s South Pole (Single Filter) NASA Science (.gov)
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