Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn with Moons Tethys and Dione
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 1996 is “Saturn with Moons Tethys and Dione,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Voyager 1, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“Saturn and two of its larger moons – Tethys and Dione – were photographed by the Voyager 1 spacecraft which flew by the planet in November of 1980. This picture gives an indication of Saturn’s extensive ring system , which can be seen casting a shadow on the planet, as does Tethys.”
— APOD editors, March 18, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 18, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Voyager 1, JPL, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words