Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2013

Saturn's Hyperion: A Moon with Odd Craters

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2013 is “Saturn's Hyperion: A Moon with Odd Craters,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“What lies at the bottom of Hyperion ‘s strange craters? Nobody’s sure .”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words