Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Titan Beyond the Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2009 is “Titan Beyond the Rings,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

Titan Beyond the Rings
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“When orbiting Saturn, be sure to watch for breathtaking superpositions of moons and rings. One such picturesque vista was visible recently to the robot Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn.”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 5, 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 139 words

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