Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 4, 2009

6 Years of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2009 is “6 Years of Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Today, planet Earth passes through the plane of Saturn’s rings . From the perspective of earthbound astronomers , Saturn’s rings will be edge-on.”

— APOD editors, September 4, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 4, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 4, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-september-4-6-years-of-saturn

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