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On this day in space! Oct. 25, 1671: Astronomer Giovanni Cassini discovers Iapetus, Saturn's 'yin-yang' moon
GlobalScience2026-10-25
Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini discovered the Saturn moon Iapetus on October 25, 1671, a celestial body known for its distinct two-tone appearance.
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