Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 2006

Phoebe: Comet Moon of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2006 is “Phoebe: Comet Moon of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Was Saturn’s moon Phoebe once a comet? Images from the robotic Cassini spacecraft taken two years ago when entering the neighborhood of Saturn indicate that Phoebe may have originated in the outer Solar System .”

— APOD editors, February 12, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 12, 2006
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 130 words

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The Moon Saturn Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-february-12-phoebe-comet-moon-of-saturn

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