Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 15, 2002

Saturn: Lord of the Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 15, 2002 is “Saturn: Lord of the Rings,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ) R.G. French ( Wellesley College ), J. Cuzzi ( NASA/Ames ), L. Dones ( SwRI ), J. Lissauer ( NASA/Ames ). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“Born on today’s date in 1564, Galileo used a telescope to explore the Solar System. In 1610, he became the first to be amazed by Saturn’s rings.”

— APOD editors, February 15, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 15, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ) R.G. French ( Wellesley College ), J. Cuzzi ( NASA/Ames ), L. Dones ( SwRI ), J. Lissauer ( NASA/Ames )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 15, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-15-saturn-lord-of-the-rings

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