Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Cassini Spacecraft Approaches Jupiter
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2000 is “Cassini Spacecraft Approaches Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , Cassini Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 114 words.
From the explanation
“A new spacecraft has entered the outer Solar System: Cassini . Launched in 1997 and bound for Saturn in 2004, Cassini sent back the above image last week while approaching the giant planet Jupiter .”
— APOD editors, October 11, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 11, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , Cassini Project , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 114 words