Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 2, 1998

Saturn from Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 2, 1998 is “Saturn from Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nordic Optical Telescope). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Saturn is the second largest planet in our Solar System . Saturn has been easily visible in the sky since history has been recorded.”

— APOD editors, September 2, 1998

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At a glance

Date: September 2, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nordic Optical Telescope
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 2, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-september-02-saturn-from-earth

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