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Will the Hubble telescope or another space mission confirm the persistence of the atmospheric decagon at Saturn's south pole in new observations published by March 2027?
New Hubble images have revealed a strange ten-sided polygon (decagon) surrounding Saturn's south pole, surprising scientists who… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
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Deadline: March 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
New Hubble images have revealed a strange ten-sided polygon (decagon) surrounding Saturn's south pole, surprising scientists who monitor the planet's climate. The permanent or ephemeral nature of the structure is still unknown.
Source: www.sciencenews.org
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução: SIM se a NASA ou ESA publicar comunicado oficial ou artigo científico revisado por pares confirmando nova observação do decágono no polo sul de Saturno até 2027-03-01. NÃO caso contrário.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.