Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Year at Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2005 is “A Year at Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 136 words.
From the explanation
“Arriving at Saturn in July of 2004, the Cassini spacecraft has now spent a year and a half exploring the magnificent rings and moons of the distant gas giant. The year 2005 began with Cassini’s Huygens probe landing on Saturn’s large moon Titan.”
— APOD editors, December 31, 2005
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 31, 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 136 words