Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 23, 1999

Saturnian Aurora

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 1999 is “Saturnian Aurora,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Trauger (JPL), NASA. The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Girdling the second largest planet in the Solar System, Saturn’s Rings are one of the most spectacular sights for earthbound telescopes. This image from the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope’s STIS instrument , offers a striking view of another kind of ring around Saturn – pole encircling rings of ultraviolet aurora.”

— APOD editors, January 23, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 23, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J. Trauger (JPL), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Saturn Auroras Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 23, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-23-saturnian-aurora

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