Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shepherd Moon Prometheus from Cassini

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2010 is “Shepherd Moon Prometheus from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 126 words.

Shepherd Moon Prometheus from Cassini
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Another moon of Saturn has been imaged in detail by the Cassini spacecraft. Orbiting Saturn since 2004, the robotic Cassini got its closest look yet at Saturn’s small moon Prometheus last week.”

— APOD editors, February 1, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 1, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 126 words

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