Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 23, 2004

Saturn's Rings in Natural Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 23, 2004 is “Saturn's Rings in Natural Color,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 93 words.

From the explanation

“What colors are Saturn’s rings? Recent images from the Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn confirm that different rings have slightly different colors.”

— APOD editors, July 23, 2004

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At a glance

Date: July 23, 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 93 words

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Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 23, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-23-saturns-rings-in-natural-color

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