Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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Saturn's Moons

This article reveals the possible history of Saturn's small moons, Atlas and Pan. Images show their unusual "flying saucer" shape.

Imaging scientists on NASA's Cassini mission are telling a tale of how the small moons orbiting near the outer rings of Saturn came to be. The moons began as leftover shards from larger bodies that broke apart and filled out their "figures" with the debris that made the rings.


I have long been intrigued by the orbital mechanics and origin processes of planetary rings, asteroid belts, and other celestial features made up of debris clouds. The latest observations offer some interesting ideas for science fiction writers.
Tags: science, space exploration
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ivy_broom

planetary rings and asteroid belts

ivy_broom

December 16 2007, 22:31:36 UTC 13 years ago

I love your nerdy nature! :-)

...Remembering the fantastic view of the asteroid belt from Vin Diesel's cockpit as he pulls away from that deadly planet in _Near Dark_...
ivy_broom

Re: planetary rings and asteroid belts

ivy_broom

December 16 2007, 23:09:14 UTC 13 years ago

P.s.

Thinking about this topic recalled one of my favorite quotes from
_Blade Runner_ (probably my all time most favorite sci fi movie)

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those ... moments will be lost in time, like tears...in rain. Time to die." [Last words of Roy Batty]