Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mimas: Small Moon with a Big Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2009 is “Mimas: Small Moon with a Big Crater,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 114 words.

Mimas: Small Moon with a Big Crater
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Whatever hit Mimas nearly destroyed it. What remains is one of the largest impact craters on one of Saturn ‘s smallest moons.”

— APOD editors, May 17, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 17, 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 114 words

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