Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Tethys Behind Titan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2010 is “Tethys Behind Titan,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.

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

From the explanation

“What’s that behind Titan? It’s another of Saturn’s moons: Tethys .”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 27, 2010
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 118 words

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