Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 8, 2001

Farewell Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2001 is “Farewell Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , Cassini Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 98 words.

From the explanation

“Next stop: Saturn. The Cassini spacecraft , launched from Earth four years ago, has now swung past Jupiter and should arrive at Saturn in the year 2004.”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 8, 2001
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 98 words

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Jupiter Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 8, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-august-8-farewell-jupiter

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