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<p>On October 21 the Orionid meteor shower peaks. One of the fun things about watching the Orionids, true for any meteor shower, is their unpredictability</p>

outdoors

Sky Matters: When to see this week's Orionid meteor shower — and how

While dark skies make it easiest to see the Orionids, don’t be put off by not having access to a pristine location

<p>Saturn, as seen from the Cassini spacecraft. Picture: Nasa/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute/AP</p>

world

How old are Saturn’s rings? Study suggests they could be as old as the planet

<p>Saturn and its seven rings (Nasa)</p>

world

Saturn’s rings are no more than 400 million years old – study

Cassini mission

world

Missing moon may be answer to how Saturn got its rings

Sky matters: Saturn is well-placed to inspire a generation of young kids

general

Sky matters: Saturn is well-placed to inspire a generation of young kids

Cassini mission

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Nasa probe to leave lasting legacy long after 'fiery end' in the clouds of Saturn