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Kevin Baines on Saturn's Cyclones

Kevin Baines
Published: October 14, 2008

Cassini scientist Dr. Kevin Baines discusses Saturn's Cyclones.

Saturn’s serene appearance belies the roiling atmosphere beneath the clouds that is producing features such as cyclones.

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