Saturn's youthful appearance explained

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 11:30 in Astronomy & Space

(Phys.org) —As planets age they become darker and cooler. Saturn however is much brighter than expected for a planet of its age - a question that has puzzled scientists since the late sixties. New research published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed how Saturn keeps itself looking young and hot.

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