Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 1, 2005

Saturn's Iapetus: Moon with a Strange Surface

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2005 is “Saturn's Iapetus: Moon with a Strange Surface,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“What has happened to Saturn’s moon Iapetus? A strange ridge crosses the moon near the equator, visible near the bottom of the above image, making Iapetus appear similar to the pit of a peach .”

— APOD editors, February 1, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 1, 2005
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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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 1, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-february-1-saturns-iapetus-moon-with-a-strange-surface

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