Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Ringside with Rhea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 29, 2013 is “Ringside with Rhea,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Ringside with Rhea
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Orbiting in the plane of Saturn’s rings, Saturnian moons have a perpetual ringside view of the gas giant planet . Of course, while passing near the ring plane the Cassini spacecraft also shares their stunning perspective .”

— APOD editors, March 29, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 29, 2013
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 138 words

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Topics in this entry

Saturn

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