Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Enceladus Near Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2006 is “Enceladus Near Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 134 words.

Enceladus Near Saturn
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Some images of Saturn appear surreal. Earlier this year, the robot spacecraft Cassini now orbiting Saturn took this surreal image of the gas giant Saturn , its majestic rings , and its enigmatic world Enceladus all in one frame.”

— APOD editors, March 22, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 22, 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 134 words

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Saturn

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