Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Enceladus Ice Volcanos
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2006 is “Enceladus Ice Volcanos,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Michael Carroll). The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“In this stunning Saturnian vista – one in a series of artist’s visions of volcanos on alien worlds – icy geysers erupt along narrow fractures in inner moon Enceladus . The majestic plumes were actually discovered by instruments on the Cassini Spacecraft during close encounters with bright and shiny Enceladus last year.”
— APOD editors, June 8, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 8, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Michael Carroll
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words