Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 26, 1999

Cassini Flyby

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 1999 is “Cassini Flyby,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Connect the dots and you’ll trace the path of the Cassini spacecraft as it took a final turn by Earth on its way to the outer solar system. The dots (in a horizontal row just below center) are actually successive images of the spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, August 26, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 26, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gordon Garradd
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 26, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-august-26-cassini-flyby

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