Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2009

Saturn: Moons in Transit

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2009 is “Saturn: Moons in Transit,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) Acknowledgment: M.H. Wong (STScI/UC Berkeley), C. Go (Philippines). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Every 14 to 15 years, Saturn’s rings are tilted edge-on to our line of sight. As the bright, beautiful rings seem to grow narrower it becomes increasingly difficult to see them, even with large telescopes.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) Acknowledgment: M.H. Wong (STScI/UC Berkeley), C. Go (Philippines)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-march-19-saturn-moons-in-transit

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