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Saturn and Enceladus under Exceptional Seeing
Captured on the morning of September 18, 2025, this detailed image of Saturn reveals the gas giant at its finest under exceptionally steady skies. Over 75 minutes of data, approximately 70,000 frames, were collected, with the best 30 % stacked and de-rotated to achieve high-resolution clarity.
The icy moon Enceladus appears just to the right of the planet, while Mimas hides behind Saturn’s rings. Subtle atmospheric activity can be seen across the globe, including diffuse bright spots in the southern hemisphere and several storms tracing the equatorial belts. This view captures the dynamism and beauty of Saturn’s ever-changing atmosphere.