Enceladus’s North Pole Is Leaking Heat, Indicating Its Ocean Is Ancient And Boosting Prospects For Life
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Underneath the thick ice layer of Saturn's moon Enceladus is a stable ocean. New heat measurements at the North Pole allow researchers to dream of life.
A study published in Science reveals for the first time that the north pole of this satellite emits significant heat, suggesting that its underground ocean has remained liquid for millions of years Enceladus, Saturn's moon hosting bass
Saturn’s icy moon may host a stable ocean fit for life
For years, Saturn’s small icy moon Enceladus has drawn attention for the erupting jets at its south pole. Those dramatic plumes proved that a deep saltwater ocean sits under the crust. New research now shows that the opposite pole holds its own secret. When scientists examined data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, they discovered the north pole gives off more heat than sunlight could ever provide. That quiet but steady warmth reveals that the moo…
Astronomers have discovered that the ocean on Saturn's moon Enceladus is capable of supporting life in its depths. The icy body is emitting more heat than previously thought. The article, "Enceladus' Ocean May Host Life," is from the website Everything That Matters.
Enceladus Ocean: Could Saturn's Moon Harbor Life?
Archyde Could Life Beyond Earth Be Hiding in Saturn’s Ocean Moon? Imagine a world hidden beneath a frozen shell, a vast ocean teeming with potential – not on some distant exoplanet,… You can read the full story here: Enceladus Ocean: Could Saturn’s Moon Harbor Life?.
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