Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 14, 2012

Six Moons of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 2012 is “Six Moons of Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rafael Defavari). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“How many moons does Saturn have? So far 62 have been discovered , the smallest only a fraction of a kilometer across.”

— APOD editors, April 14, 2012

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At a glance

Date: April 14, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rafael Defavari
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 14, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-april-14-six-moons-of-saturn

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