Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 2004

24 Million Kilometers to Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2004 is “24 Million Kilometers to Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“Next stop: Saturn . The Cassini-Huygens spacecraft is approaching Saturn and will fire its engines to break into orbit around the ringed giant on July 1.”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 31, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-31-24-million-kilometers-to-saturn

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