High-resolution false-color image of Saturn's moon Enceladus, showcasing its distinctive "tiger stripes" – long fractures believed to vent material from an internal ocean. The blue hues highlight these features, suggesting hydrothermal activity and the potential for subsurface life. Image data from the Cassini mission.

Astronomy Picture from 01/07/2018

Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180701.html


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