Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Titan Through the Haze

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2004 is “Titan Through the Haze,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Titan Through the Haze
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What are these surface features on Titan ? This planet-sized moon of Saturn had much of its south polar surface imaged during an initial flyby by the Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft back in early July.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 26, 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 140 words

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Saturn

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