Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2012

Ringside with Titan and Dione

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2012 is “Ringside with Titan and Dione,” an image. It is credited to Credit : Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Orbiting in the plane of Saturn’s rings , Saturnian moons have a perpetual ringside view of the gorgeous gas giant planet. Of course, while passing near the ring plane the Cassini spacecraft also shares their stunning perspective.”

— APOD editors, January 5, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 5, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: 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 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 5, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-5-ringside-with-titan-and-dione

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