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Saturn's spokes may be made by lightning

Thunderstorms on the giant planet may cause puzzling streaks in its rings.

The mysterious spokes in Saturn's rings may be created by massive thunderstorms in the planet's atmosphere.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on November 24, 2006 05:58 PM |

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