Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn's Moon Epimetheus from the Cassini Spacecraft

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2008 is “Saturn's Moon Epimetheus from the Cassini Spacecraft,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 102 words.

Saturn's Moon Epimetheus from the Cassini Spacecraft
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How did Epimetheus form? No one is yet sure.”

— APOD editors, February 11, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 11, 2008
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 102 words

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