Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Anthe Arc around Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2008 is “The Anthe Arc around Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

The Anthe Arc around Saturn
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What created this unusual partial ring around Saturn? Discovered last year, the arc was captured in clear detail only two months ago by the Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft .”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 10, 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 133 words

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Saturn

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