Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Enceladus Backlit by Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2012 is “Enceladus Backlit by Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA ; Color Composite: Gordan Ugarkovic. The original explanation runs about 162 words.
From the explanation
“This moon is shining by the light of its planet. Specifically, a large portion of Enceladus pictured above is illuminated primarily by sunlight first reflected from the planet Saturn .”
— APOD editors, February 8, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 8, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA ; Color Composite: Gordan Ugarkovic
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 162 words