Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 2011

Enceladus Looms

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2011 is “Enceladus Looms,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“A sunlit crescent of Saturn’s moon Enceladus looms above the night side of Saturn in this dramatic image from the Cassini spacecraft .”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 12, 2011
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 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 12, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-12-enceladus-looms

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