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The week in pictures: July 14–20, 2012

In the past seven days, scientists discovered a grand design spiral galaxy in the early universe, the Spitzer Space Telescope nabbed its first exoplanet candidate, Cassini witnessed daytime lightning on Saturn, and more.
Published: July 20, 2012
July 14–20, 2012
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Cassini spots daytime lightning on Saturn
Scientists have deduced that the lightning bolts originate in the clouds deep down in Saturn's atmosphere where water droplets freeze. Learn more »
 
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