Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 14, 2007

Iapetus in Black and White

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 2007 is “Iapetus in Black and White,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“Iapetus, Saturn’s third largest moon, is a candidate for the strangest moon of Saturn.”

— APOD editors, September 14, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 14, 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 119 words