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A hex on Saturn

Discover the intriguing hexagon on Saturn's north pole and why it captivates scientists. Click to learn more!

Written byPhil Plait
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So by now you've seen the hexagon on Saturn's north pole. This kind of news always seems to come out when I'm away from home and can't spend time to write about it! Well, not always, but a lot. Or sometimes. OK, just this once. But I'll be lazy anyway, and point y'all once again to Emily, who has an excellent post about this.

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