Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn Storm by Ringshine
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2006 is “Saturn Storm by Ringshine,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.
From the explanation
“Imaged on the night side of Saturn by the Cassini spacecraft , these swirling storm clouds are illuminated by ringshine – sunlight reflected from the gas giant’s magnificent ring system .”
— APOD editors, February 23, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 23, 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 145 words