Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 5, 2003

The Seasons of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2003 is “The Seasons of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. G. French ( Wellesley College ) et al. , Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI / NASA ). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“Since Saturn’s axis is tilted as it orbits the Sun , Saturn has seasons , like those of planet Earth … but Saturn’s seasons last for over seven years. So what season is it on Saturn now?”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2003

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At a glance

Date: April 5, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: R. G. French ( Wellesley College ) et al. , Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI / NASA )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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The Sun Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 5, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-5-the-seasons-of-saturn

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