2 February 2026
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Encke Gap

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Two tiny moons lost among the rings of Saturn

8 October 2016 Astronomy Now

Two tiny moons of Saturn, almost lost amid the planet’s enormous rings, are seen orbiting in this Cassini probe image. Pan, visible within the Encke Gap near lower-right, is in the process of overtaking the slower Atlas, visible at upper-left.

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  • Dr Allan Chapman (1946-2026)
    26 January 2026
  • Potentially bright ‘sungrazing’ comet discovered
    16 January 2026
  • Thank you from the editor
    17 December 2025
  • Hubble revisits a cosmic yardstick
    25 October 2025
  • Europe’s planet hunting spacecraft complete and ready for final testing
    21 October 2025

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