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Cassini Returns Photos of Hyperion

imipak writes "The Cassini Saturn probe has captured the previously unseen northern polar region of Saturn's moon Hyperion. Its weirdly eroded surface looks like nothing else in the solar system seen so far, demonstrating once again that when it comes to planetary exploration, "expect the unexpected" is more than just glib advice from the Hitch-hiker's Guide!"

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  1. Re:What is that? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    I think it's a fossilized huge sperm.

  2. wow I know what it is by sydres · · Score: 0, Troll

    that first is an image of a calcified or silicified fossil spongiform the second is an image from a geological cave feature both are being made to look like images from space using black backgrounds and slightly filtered color lenses . just a little of the conspiracy theorist in me speaking

  3. Re:Many uses! by doxology · · Score: 0, Troll

    She should seek medical attention! Kidney stones that big are not something to laugh about!

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