Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn and Titan from Cassini
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 2008 is “Saturn and Titan from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 132 words.
From the explanation
“Spectacular v i s t a s of Saturn and its moon continue to be recorded by the Cassini spacecraft. Launched from Earth in 1997, robotic Cassini entered orbit around Saturn in 2004 and has revolutionized much of humanity’s knowledge of Saturn, its expansive and complex rings , and it many old and battered moons.”
— APOD editors, March 24, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 24, 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 132 words