Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 3, 2004

Cassini To Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2004 is “Cassini To Venus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: KSC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Saturn Orbiter Cassini with Titan Probe Huygens attached rocketed into early morning skies on October 15, 1997. The mighty Titan 4B Centaur rocket is seen here across the water, arcing away from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Station.”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 3, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: KSC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Venus Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 3, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-3-cassini-to-venus

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