Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 27, 2009

Prometheus Creating Saturn Ring Streamers

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 27, 2009 is “Prometheus Creating Saturn Ring Streamers,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“What’s causing those strange dark streaks in the rings of Saturn? Prometheus .”

— APOD editors, April 27, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 27, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words