Wow, this is pretty wild! Can't get over the size of that water vapor plume on Enceladus, it's like nothing we've ever seen before. I mean, it's not just massive, it's literally watering the entire Saturn system. Webb couldn't find any organic molecules in there, which is a bummer, but that doesn't mean there's no chance for life. This icy moon has an ocean underneath that could be hosting some alien life forms around its hydrothermal vents. The resemblance to Earth's environments is pretty striking. I'm seriously stoked to see what more Webb can dig up about this fascinating moon. Buckle up, space nerds, Enceladus might have some cool surprises in store for us!
this post was submitted on 14 Jun 2023
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