Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 2006

A New Storm on Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2006 is “A New Storm on Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Erick Bondoux, Jean-Luc Dauvergne). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Presently at opposition in planet Earth’s sky, Saturn is well placed for telescopic observations . On Wednesday two amateur astronomers took full advantage of the situation from Melun, near Paris, France.”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 27, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Erick Bondoux, Jean-Luc Dauvergne
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-january-27-a-new-storm-on-saturn

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