Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Close Up of Enceladus' Tiger Stripes
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2008 is “Close Up of Enceladus' Tiger Stripes,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Paul Schenk ( LPI ), USRA; Cassini Imaging Team, SSI, JPL, ESA, NASA. The original explanation runs about 179 words.
From the explanation
“Could life exist beneath Enceladus? A recent flyby of Saturn’s icy moon has bolstered this fascinating idea.”
— APOD editors, March 31, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 31, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Paul Schenk ( LPI ), USRA; 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 179 words