Prometheus Wreaks Havoc in Saturn's F Ring

A recently released picture of the F Ring around Saturn shows it being obliterated on a certain portion by the passing of the tiny moon Prometheus through it. The image was snapped by the NASA/ESA Cassini spacecraft on August 21. The probe, which has been orbiting the gas giant for many years... [ read more >> ]

Cassini image showing the small moon Prometheus wreaking havoc in Saturn's F Ring

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Image credits: NASA / JPL / Space Science Institute

Cassini image showing the small moon Prometheus wreaking havoc in Saturn's F Ring