Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn: Bright Tethys and Ancient Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2012 is “Saturn: Bright Tethys and Ancient Rings,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 176 words.

Saturn: Bright Tethys and Ancient Rings
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How old are Saturn’s rings? No one is quite sure.”

— APOD editors, September 16, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 16, 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 176 words

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