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Cassini’s ring dive offers first close-up of Saturn’s cloud tops

Spacecraft images reveal stunning views of planet’s hurricane and more

Saturn's atmosphere

FIRST LOOK  NASA’s Cassini spacecraft snapped these closest-ever views of Saturn’s atmosphere on April 26. The images show filamentary and cumulus clouds, along with a good view of the planet’s giant hurricane (middle).

Space Science Institute, JPL-Caltech/NASA

By Ashley Yeager

- More than 2 years ago

Cassini has beamed back stunning images from the spacecraft’s daring dive between Saturn and its rings.