Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 2011

Saturn's Serpent Storm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2011 is “Saturn's Serpent Storm,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Brian Combs). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“Late last year, a new, remarkably bright storm erupted in Saturn’s northern hemisphere. Nicknamed “the Serpent Storm”, the northern hemisphere disturbance is still going strong and now circles far around the planet.”

— APOD editors, March 17, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 17, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Brian Combs
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 17, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-march-17-saturns-serpent-storm

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