Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Prometheus Creating Saturn Ring Streamers
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2010 is “Prometheus Creating Saturn Ring Streamers,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“What’s causing those strange dark streaks in the rings of Saturn? Prometheus .”
— APOD editors, August 2, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 2, 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 139 words