Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 1997

Saturn with Moons Tethys and Dione

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 1997 is “Saturn with Moons Tethys and Dione,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Voyager 1, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 135 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, May 31, 1997

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At a glance

Date: May 31, 1997
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 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-may-31-saturn-with-moons-tethys-and-dione

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