Smooth Sailing

NASA's image library records Smooth Sailing.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

The smooth, linear contours and long, gently meandering character of the clouds in this view suggest stable prevailing winds at these latitudes, from 57 to 67 degrees north on Saturn

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

The smooth, linear contours and long, gently meandering character of the clouds in this view suggest stable prevailing winds at these latitudes, from 57 to 67 degrees north on Saturn

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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

NASA Image and Video LibrarySmooth Sailing

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