Monday, September 21, 2009

The Dione Belt


The Dione Belt: A new astronomical term - not one of ours. Given name for the new, transient radiation belt found circling Saturn. Exact origin of the radiation belt is not yet known, but guesses have been made by the professionals. Bit.ly: http://bit.ly/1dDofZ



For Pronunciation and origin of the name see:
Dione.


References:
New Transient Radiation Belt Around Saturn, Saturn, Cassini-Huygens and Radiation Belt.


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