Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Hurricane Over the South Pole of Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 2006 is “A Hurricane Over the South Pole of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: CICLOPS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 128 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happening at the south pole of Saturn? To find out, scientists sent the robot Cassini probe now orbiting Saturn directly over the lower spin axis of the ringed giant.”
— APOD editors, November 13, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 13, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: CICLOPS , JPL , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 128 words