Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Equinox at Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2009 is “Equinox at Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 171 words.
From the explanation
“What would Saturn’s rings look like if the ring plane pointed directly at the Sun? That situation occurred earlier this month when equinox occurred on Saturn.”
— APOD editors, August 25, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 25, 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 171 words