Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn's Moon Helene in Color
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 2, 2012 is “Saturn's Moon Helene in Color,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL / SSI ; Color Composite: Daniel Machcek. The original explanation runs about 129 words.
From the explanation
“Although its colors may be subtle, Saturn’s moon Helene is an enigma in any light. The moon was imaged in unprecedented detail last June as the robotic Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn swooped to within a single Earth diameter of the diminutive moon .”
— APOD editors, May 2, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 2, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL / SSI ; Color Composite: Daniel Machcek
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 129 words