Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 11, 2005

Blue Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2005 is “Blue Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 96 words.

From the explanation

“Serene blue hues highlight this view of Saturn’s northern hemisphere from the Cassini spacecraft. The image has been adjusted to approximate the natural blue color of visible sunlight scattered by the gas giant’s upper atmosphere.”

— APOD editors, February 11, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 11, 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 96 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 11, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-february-11-blue-saturn

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