Saturn Rings But No Spokes

An anonymous reader writes "Scientists continue to ponder why images of Saturn's rings today lack the 'spokes' or dark radial bands radiating outward and first observed on the Voyager flyby. The Boulder-based Cassini Image Team describes 5 visible moons, plans for the descent probe going into the Titan moon's hydrocarbon-rich atmosphere and the expected orbital entry around Saturn less than 4 months from now."

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Re:Magnetic field not coherent?

[Waffle Iron]

So if the spokes aren't visible now, maybe Saturn's magnetic field is fluctuating/less coherent than normal.

The Saturnians have taken notice that this vessel is on a trajectory to permanently enter their planetary system, with the apparent further intention of penetrating one of their moons. They have therefore diverted the entire force of the giant planet's magnetic field into charging the energy banks of their weapons systems. If the spacecraft does not alter its course soon, they will no recourse but to unleash a devestating counterattack on the inner planet that initiated hostilities.