NASA's Pan Photos of Saturn Moon Spark Ravioli Comparisons

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NASA's Pan Photos of Saturn Moon Spark Ravioli Comparisons
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NASA shared photos of Saturn's moon Pan, which has an unusual ravioli-like shape, sparking comparisons to various food dishes. The images were taken in 2017 during the Cassini spacecraft's closest encounter with Pan, revealing new details of the moon's unique features. Pan has a prominent ridge along its equator, giving it a flying saucer shape, and is believed to have formed within Saturn's rings. The moon was officially discovered in 1990 and is named after the Greek god Pan.

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