Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moons and Rings Before Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2010 is “Moons and Rings Before Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 127 words.

Moons and Rings Before Saturn
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“While cruising around Saturn, be on the lookout for picturesque juxtapositions of moons and rings. Another striking alignment occurred last March in the view of humanity’s Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 31, 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 127 words

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Saturn

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