Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

In, Through, and Beyond Saturn's Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2011 is “In, Through, and Beyond Saturn's Rings,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 166 words.

In, Through, and Beyond Saturn's Rings
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A fourth moon is visible on the above image if you look hard enough. First — and farthest in the background — is Titan , the largest moon of Saturn and one of the larger moons in the Solar System.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 26, 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 166 words

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