Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 21, 2004

A Shadow on the Rings of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 21, 2004 is “A Shadow on the Rings of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“This picture of Saturn could not have been taken from Earth. No Earth based picture could possibly view the night side of Saturn and the corresponding shadow cast across Saturn’s rings.”

— APOD editors, July 21, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 21, 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 141 words

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Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 21, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-21-a-shadow-on-the-rings-of-saturn

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