NASA's Cassini orbiter snaps unbelievable picture of Saturn (Mike Wehner)

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Sometimes reality is just as stunning as science fiction

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Sept. 8, 2011 (tecca.com)-- Science fiction movies have spoiled us on high definition views of our planetary neighbors, but real-life photographs with equal jaw-dropping potential are exceedingly rare. That's what makes NASA's awe-inspiring snapshot of Saturn (hi-res version here) such a stunning piece of eye candy.