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Scientists say sulphur dioxide is a clue to uncovering the mystery of Venus volcanism

The beautiful rings of Saturn will be visible from Earth through telescopes

Designed by Jobs and Philippe Starck, crafted by Dutch shipbuilder Feadship

Orbiter detects extremely cold layer in its upper atmosphere

The photograph was taken throughout last night, NASA says

The NASA telescope was on station to monitor the rare phenomenon

ESA releases time-lapse clip showing the rare event

Multiple telescopes will analyze this peculiar phenomenon

Venus Express and Proba-2 are prepared to study this rare event

Experts will be able to study alien atmospheres in more detail

This is the last time such a transit is visible within our lifetimes

Astronomers say the event will occur between June 5-6, 2012

An European spacecraft reveals the composition of Venusian terrain

The rare event will take place in about a month's time

They occurred near the planet's surface, astronomers say

This will be the last such event for this entire century

The discovery was made by an European spacecraft