Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Ski Enceladus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2005 is “Ski Enceladus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 172 words.

Ski Enceladus
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Small, icy, inner moon of Saturn , Enceladus is only about 500 kilometers in diameter. But the distant world does reflect over 90 percent of the sunlight it receives, giving its surface about the same reflectivity as fresh snow.”

— APOD editors, February 24, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 24, 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 172 words

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