Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cassini Flyby Shows Enceladus Venting

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2009 is “Cassini Flyby Shows Enceladus Venting,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA / JPL / SSI ; Mosaic: Emily Lakdawalla. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Cassini Flyby Shows Enceladus Venting
Credit: NASA / JPL / SSI ; Mosaic: Emily Lakdawalla Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening on the surface of Saturn’s moon Enceladus? Enormous ice jets are erupting.”

— APOD editors, November 24, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 24, 2009
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA / JPL / SSI ; Mosaic: Emily Lakdawalla
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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