Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Unusual Cratering on Saturn's Dione

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2007 is “Unusual Cratering on Saturn's Dione,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Unusual Cratering on Saturn's Dione
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why does one half of Dione have more craters than the other? Start with the fact that Saturn ‘s moon Dione always has one side that faces Saturn, and always has one side that faces away.”

— APOD editors, August 1, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 1, 2007
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

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Saturn

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