Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 16, 1997

Cassini To Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 16, 1997 is “Cassini To Venus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: KSC, NASA. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“NASA’s Saturn Explorer Cassini with ESA’s Titan Probe Huygens attached successfully rocketed into the skies early yesterday morning. The mighty Titan 4B Centaur rocket is seen here across the water gracefully arcing away from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Station.”

— APOD editors, October 16, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 16, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: KSC, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Venus Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 16, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-october-16-cassini-to-venus

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