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Enceladus - JWST detects a colossal water plume erupting from Enceladus — 9,600 km long, feeding Saturn's E ring.

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JWST

Enceladus

Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

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Analysis

Saturn's cryovolcanically active moon with a massive water plume feeding Saturn's E ring.

Key Features

9,600 km water plume
Cryovolcanism
Saturn E ring connection
Habitable ocean candidate

Fun Fact

Plume extends 40× the diameter of Enceladus

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 0h 0m 0.00s, Dec: +0° 0' 0.0"
Observation Date: May 9, 2023
Instrument: NIRSpec; Filters: PRISM, G140H

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