Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Cassini Images Saturn's A Ring
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2004 is “Cassini Images Saturn's A Ring,” an image. It is credited to Credit: UVIS , U. Colorado , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.
From the explanation
“What are Saturn’s rings made of? In an effort to find out, the robot spacecraft Cassini that entered orbit around Saturn two weeks ago took several detailed images of the area surrounding Saturn’s large A ring in ultraviolet light.”
— APOD editors, July 12, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 12, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: UVIS , U. Colorado , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 154 words