Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn: Shadows of a Seasonal Sundial
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 12, 2011 is “Saturn: Shadows of a Seasonal Sundial,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 172 words.
From the explanation
“Saturn’s rings form one of the larger sundials known. This sundial , however, determines only the season of Saturn, not the time of day.”
— APOD editors, October 12, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 12, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image 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 172 words