Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 11, 2009

In the Shadow of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2009 is “In the Shadow of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“In the shadow of Saturn, unexpected wonders appear. The robotic Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn recently drifted in giant planet’s shadow for about 12 hours and looked back toward the eclipsed Sun .”

— APOD editors, January 11, 2009

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At a glance

Date: January 11, 2009
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 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 11, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-january-11-in-the-shadow-of-saturn

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