Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 12, 1997

Saturn in Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 1997 is “Saturn in Color,” an image. It is credited to Saturn in Color Credit: 1990 WFPC Team, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 122 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Saturn is unusual but photogenic. The second largest planet in our Solar System , behind Jupiter , has been easily identifiable at night since history has been recorded.”

— APOD editors, March 12, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 12, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Saturn in Color Credit: 1990 WFPC Team, HST, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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Jupiter Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 12, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-march-12-saturn-in-color

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