Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 27, 2006

Earth from Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 27, 2006 is “Earth from Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that pale blue dot in this image taken from Saturn? Earth .”

— APOD editors, September 27, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 27, 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 100 words