Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 19, 2005

Eight Kilometers Above Titan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2005 is “Eight Kilometers Above Titan,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ESA , NASA , Descent Imager/Spectral Radiometer Team ( LPL ). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“What are these surface features on Titan? Scroll right to see the panoramic view captured last week by the Huygens probe as it descended toward Saturn ‘s mysterious moon .”

— APOD editors, January 19, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 19, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ESA , NASA , Descent Imager/Spectral Radiometer Team ( LPL )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 19, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-january-19-eight-kilometers-above-titan

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