Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cassini Images Density Waves in Saturn's Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2004 is “Cassini Images Density Waves in Saturn's Rings,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

Cassini Images Density Waves in Saturn's Rings
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What causes the patterns in Saturn’s rings? The Cassini spacecraft just entering orbit around Saturn has started sending back spectacular images of Saturn’s immense ring system in unprecedented detail .”

— APOD editors, July 5, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 5, 2004
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 147 words

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