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A black and white image of Enceladus' south pole. Several plumes of water ice spray up from the curved surface; they are visible as misty white spikes. Most of the south pole is dark, but a small sliver is lit up at bottom left.

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus.

Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute

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TakenFebruary 23, 2010
Image CreditNASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute
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