Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Seasons of Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 21, 2013 is “The Seasons of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: R. G. French ( Wellesley College ) et al. , NASA , ESA , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 178 words.
From the explanation
“Since Saturn’s axis is tilted as it orbits the Sun , Saturn has seasons , like those of planet Earth … but Saturn’s seasons last for over seven years. So what season is it on Saturn now?”
— APOD editors, July 21, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 21, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: R. G. French ( Wellesley College ) et al. , NASA , ESA , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 178 words