Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Shadow of Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2011 is “In the Shadow of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 161 words.
From the explanation
“In the shadow of Saturn, unexpected wonders appear. The robotic Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn drifted in giant planet’s shadow for about 12 hours in 2006 and looked back toward the eclipsed Sun .”
— APOD editors, September 4, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 4, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 161 words