Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 23, 2005

A Wave Maker Moon in Saturn's Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2005 is “A Wave Maker Moon in Saturn's Rings,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“What causes small waves in Saturn’s rings? Observations of rings bordering the Keeler gap in Saturn’s rings showed unusual waves.”

— APOD editors, May 23, 2005

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At a glance

Date: May 23, 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 169 words

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The Moon Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 23, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-23-a-wavemaker-moon-in-saturns-rings

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