Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn's Moon Dione from Cassini

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2004 is “Saturn's Moon Dione from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

Saturn's Moon Dione from Cassini
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What causes the bright streaks on Dione? Recent and likely future images of this unusual moon by the robot Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn might help us find out.”

— APOD editors, December 1, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 1, 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 129 words

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