Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 21, 2004

Titan Disguised

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2004 is “Titan Disguised,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Mark Garlick ( Space-art )). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Will the Huygens probe land or splash down? In the next few days, the Cassini spacecraft currently orbiting Saturn will release a probe that will descend toward Saturn’s largest moon in mid-January.”

— APOD editors, December 21, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 21, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Mark Garlick ( Space-art )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 21, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-december-21-titan-disguised

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