Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Small Moon Epimetheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2005 is “Small Moon Epimetheus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 130 words.

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

From the explanation

“Small saturnian moon Epimetheus ( ep-ee-MEE-thee-us ) is at most 116 kilometers across. Its cratered surface and irregular shape are highlighted by dramatic shadows in this composite close-up image from the Cassini spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, April 29, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 29, 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 130 words

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