Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2003

Rhea: Saturn's Second Largest Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2003 is “Rhea: Saturn's Second Largest Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Voyager , NASA ; Copyright: Calvin J. Hamilton). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

From the explanation

“Rhea is the second largest moon of Saturn , behind Titan , and the largest without an atmosphere. It is composed mostly of water ice, but has a small rocky core.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2003

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At a glance

Date: June 8, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Voyager , NASA ; Copyright: Calvin J. Hamilton
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 101 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 8, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-8-rhea-saturns-second-largest-moon

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