Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn's Moon Dione in Slight Color
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 2012 is “Saturn's Moon Dione in Slight Color,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL , SSI , ESA ; Post Processing: Marc Canale. The original explanation runs about 162 words.
From the explanation
“Why does one half of Dione have more craters than the other? Start with the fact that Saturn ‘s moon Dione has one side that always faces Saturn, and one side that always faces away.”
— APOD editors, November 5, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 5, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL , SSI , ESA ; Post Processing: Marc Canale
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 162 words