Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2005

Huygens Discovers Luna Saturni

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2005 is “Huygens Discovers Luna Saturni,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Utrecht Univ. Museum , Inst. for History and Foundations of Science Courtesy: Rob van Gent , Tiemen Cocquyt , and Carl Koppeschaar). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“In 1655, three hundred fifty years ago on this date, Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovered Luna Saturni – now known as Saturn’s moon Titan.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Utrecht Univ. Museum , Inst. for History and Foundations of Science Courtesy: Rob van Gent , Tiemen Cocquyt , and Carl Koppeschaar
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-march-25-huygens-discovers-luna-saturni

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