Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2005

A Great White Spot on Rhea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2005 is “A Great White Spot on Rhea,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“What caused this great white spot on the surface of Saturn’s moon Rhea? The spot was first noticed last year by the robot Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn .”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 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 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 30, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-30-a-great-white-spot-on-rhea

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