Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 24, 2008

Ithaca Chasma: The Great Rift on Saturn's Tethys

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2008 is “Ithaca Chasma: The Great Rift on Saturn's Tethys,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“What created the Great Rift on Saturn’s moon Tethys? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 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 131 words