Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 22, 2005

Tethys, Rings, and Shadows

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 2005 is “Tethys, Rings, and Shadows,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Seen from ice moon Tethys , rings and shadows would play across fantastic views of the Saturnian system. Haven’t dropped in on Tethys lately?”

— APOD editors, July 22, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 22, 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 140 words

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Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 22, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-22-tethys-rings-and-shadows

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