Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Titan's Cryovolcano

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 2005 is “Titan's Cryovolcano,” an image. It is credited to Credit: VIMS Team , U. Arizona , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Titan's Cryovolcano
Credit: VIMS Team , U. Arizona , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Investigators suspect the domed feature detailed above is an ice volcano, or cryovolcano, seen in infrared light through the hazy atmosphere on Saturn’s moon Titan .”

— APOD editors, June 10, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 10, 2005
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: VIMS Team , U. Arizona , ESA , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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