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What the heck? Another perfect geometric shape has been detected on Saturn
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What the heck? Another perfect geometric shape has been detected on Saturn

So, astronomers have spotted a fascinating new decagon shape on Saturn, right near its south pole! This 10-sided figure joins the already famous hexagon at the north pole, which has intrigued scientists for decades. The images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope reveal a dynamic atmosphere where clouds form these unusual patterns. It's amazing to think that each side of this decagon is longer than Earth's diameter, and yet the pattern shifts at a snail's pace compared to the roaring jet streams nearby.
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