Enceladus Collection

Saturns peaceful beauty invites Cassini for a closer look in this natural color view, taken during the spacecrafts approach to the planet

Short SC. 5 Belfast C. 1 XR371 Enceladus
Short SC.5 Belfast C.1 XR371 Enceladus (msn SH1825), at the RAF Museum Cosford. Date: circa 1990

Tui, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, and butterfly
Tui, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae (New Zealand creeper, Merops novae seelandiae) and Amauris psyttalea butterfly (Papilio enceladus). From specimens in the possession of Marmaduke Tunstall

Enceladus buried underneath Mount Etna, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Enceladus buried underneath Mount Etna, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Enceladus buried underneath Mount Etna, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Enceladus buried underneath Mount Etna, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Saturn System Montage
This montage of images of the Saturnian system was prepared from an assemblage of images taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft during its Saturn encounter in November 1980

Copperband butterfly fish Jaculator or shooting fish, Chelmon rostratus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Hercules Cacus Annibale Carracci Destruction
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Geysers of Enceladus showing cryovolcanism near the South Pole of Enceladus
Artists concept of the geysers of Enceladus, showing the cryovolcanism near the South Pole of Enceladus, the 6th largest moon of Saturn

A diagram explaining how the fountains of Enceladus work

Illustration of Saturn from the icy surface of Enceladus
Artists concept of how Saturn may appear from the icy surface of Enceladus, one of Saturns eight major satellites. At a distance of 148 thousand miles

The Ice Fountains of Enceladus
Giant geysers of water ice crystal shooting hundreds of miles into space from Saturns moon Enceladus, also known as the Fountains of Enceladus

Saturn and Enceladus as seen from the moon Tethys. Enceladus is ejecting water from its south pole, hence the glow around it

Illustration of Enceladus in front of the Earth and next to Earths moon
Enceladus is considered one of Saturns major satellites, however, it is quite diminutive when compared with the Earth and Earths Moon

Plumes of ice crystals rise from geysers into the sunlight as dawn breaks on Enceladus, one of Saturns many moons

Illustration of a geyser erupting on the surface of Enceladus. Liquid water reaches the surface of Enceladus south pole and drives a massive plume of ice crystals into the sky

Saturns moon Enceladus
March 12, 2008 - This three-image mosaic is the highest resolution view obtained of Enceladus north polar region. The view looks southward over cratered plains from high above the north pole of

Explorers examine one of the great fissures from which Enceladus geysers erupt

A futuristic, tropical paradise colony on Enceladus, one of Saturns moons

Detail of Athena and escalades, from metope of the Temple E 5th Century B.C. Italy, Sicily, Palermo, Museo Archeologico Regionale (Archaeological Museum), Greek art

Herschels 40-foot telescope, artwork
Herschels 40-foot telescope, computer artwork. Designed by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), this telescope with a tube 40 foot (12 metres long)

Saturn from Enceladus, artwork F006 / 9956
Saturn from its moon Enceladus, computer artwork

Frederick William Herschel, astronomer
Frederick William Herschel (1738-1822), German- British astronomer. Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781, which resulted in his appointment as private astronomer to Englands King George III

Structure of Enceladus, artwork
Structure of Enceladus. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of Enceladus, the sixth largest of Saturns moons. The surface of Enceladus is thought to be a thick layer of water ice (blue)

William Herschel, astronomer
Frederick William Herschel (November 1738 - 25th August 1822) steel engraving 1833 " Gallery of Portraits" by Schriven after J. Russel 1790

Enceladus, artwork
Enceladus. Computer artwork of a geyser erupting on the surface of Enceladus, the sixth-largest moon of Saturn. Enceladus is a frozen world with a surface consisting mostly of water ice

Saturns moon Enceladus, artwork
Saturns moon Enceladus. Computer artwork of a view across Enceladus towards Saturn in the sky above. Enceladus is the sixth-largest moon of Saturn

Enceladus size comparison, artwork
Enceladus size comparison. Computer artwork of Enceladus (centre) in front of the Earth and next to Earths moon (right), showing their comparative sizes

Etna / Giant Enceladus
The giant Enceladus is buried under Mount Etna

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Enceladus, one of Saturn's intriguing moons, has captivated scientists and artists alike with its mysterious nature. The Short SC. 5 Belfast C. 1 XR371 Enceladus, a British aircraft named after this celestial body, takes us on a journey through the wonders of space. But Enceladus is not just an astronomical phenomenon; it also shares its name with various earthly creatures like Tui birds (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) and butterflies. This connection between distant worlds reminds us of the interconnectedness of life in the universe. Throughout history, artists have imagined what lies beneath Mount Etna on Earth as if it were Enceladus buried underneath. Michel de Marolles and Bernard Picart created stunning illustrations depicting this concept centuries apart, showcasing humanity's enduring fascination with hidden realms. The discovery of organic compounds on Enceladus sparks excitement among scientists as they find ingredients for amino acids—the building blocks of life itself, and is a testament to the potential for extraterrestrial life beyond our planet. Scientists believe that water interacts with rock at the bottom of Enceladus' ocean, creating a unique environment that could harbor unknown forms of life. A regional cross-section illustration gives us a glimpse into this icy shell beneath its surface. Intriguingly, possible hydrothermal activity within Enceladus adds another layer to its enigmatic nature. Cassini spacecraft data suggests that these hydrothermal vents might exist deep within its oceans—similar to those found on Earth—raising questions about habitability and potential ecosystems thriving in such extreme conditions. Furthermore, methane detected in the plume emanating from Enceladus presents yet another puzzle waiting to be solved by scientists worldwide. Its origins remain uncertain but hold promise for further exploration and understanding of this fascinating moon's composition.