Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn's Hexagon Comes to Light
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2012 is “Saturn's Hexagon Comes to Light,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“Believe it or not, this is the North Pole of Saturn. It is unclear how an unusual hexagonal cloud system that surrounds Saturn’s north pole was created, keeps its shape, or how long it will last.”
— APOD editors, January 22, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 22, 2012
- 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 156 words