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Cassini at Enceladus
Saturn's icy moon Enceladus (background) slides behind Dione in this series of images shot by the Cassini spacecraft. Cassini is scheduled to make its closest approach to Saturn's moon Enceladus in several years on October 28, passing just 30 miles (50 km) above the icy moon.
Stargazing Summary
A giant story unfolds across the evening skies of October. It involves Andromeda and four surrounding constellations. They tell us of the mother who angered the gods, the father who ordered Andromeda sacrificed to appease them, the sea monster that tried to destroy her, and the hero who saved her. And in the morning sky, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars all congregate within the borders of Leo, adding some zest to the chilly autumn mornings.
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Radio Program Highlights
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October 1-4: Cosmic Static. A sort of radio "static" fills the universe — the afterglow of the Big Bang. We'll have details on the cosmic microwave background, plus two rare stellar gems and much more.
October 5-11: Moon Meanderings. The Moon passes by some impressive lights in the early morning sky this week, including four of the five planets that are easily visible to the unaided eye. Join us for the Moon and some beautiful companions, plus much more.
October 12-18: Planets Galore. Astronomers keep finding planets in other star systems, and we'll have details on a few of them — including one that may be covered with giant volcanoes. Join us for planets in and beyond our solar system, plus much more.
October 19-25: Bright Siblings. One of the most impressive stars in our region of the galaxy is actually two stars, and both of them are monsters. And they're both destined to get a lot more monstrous as they age. Join us for Eta Carina and much more.
October 26-November 1: Ghostly Messengers. The particles known as neutrinos are hard to catch — they zip right through everything. Yet it's important to catch them because they come directly from the heart of the Sun, revealing details about how stars work. Join us for neutrinos and more.
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October 1-4: Cosmic Static. A sort of radio "static" fills the universe — the afterglow of the Big Bang. We'll have details on the cosmic microwave background, plus two rare stellar gems and much more.
October 5-11: Moon Meanderings. The Moon passes by some impressive lights in the early morning sky this week, including four of the five planets that are easily visible to the unaided eye. Join us for the Moon and some beautiful companions, plus much more.
October 12-18: Planets Galore. Astronomers keep finding planets in other star systems, and we'll have details on a few of them — including one that may be covered with giant volcanoes. Join us for planets in and beyond our solar system, plus much more.
October 19-25: Bright Siblings. One of the most impressive stars in our region of the galaxy is actually two stars, and both of them are monsters. And they're both destined to get a lot more monstrous as they age. Join us for Eta Carina and much more.
October 26-November 1: Ghostly Messengers. The particles known as neutrinos are hard to catch — they zip right through everything. Yet it's important to catch them because they come directly from the heart of the Sun, revealing details about how stars work. Join us for neutrinos and more.
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