Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Southern Saturn from Cassini
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2004 is “Southern Saturn from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 108 words.
From the explanation
“What happens to Saturn’s pervasive clouds at its South Pole? Visible in the above image of Saturn are bright bands , dark belts and a dark spot right over the South Pole .”
— APOD editors, October 18, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 18, 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 108 words