Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 4, 2012

In the Center of Saturn's North Polar Vortex

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2012 is “In the Center of Saturn's North Polar Vortex,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening at the north pole of Saturn? A vortex of strange and complex swirling clouds.”

— APOD editors, December 4, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 4, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words