Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

In the Shadow of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 2013 is “In the Shadow of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 165 words.

In the Shadow of Saturn
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In the shadow of Saturn, unexpected wonders appear. The robotic Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn drifted in giant planet’s shadow earlier this year and looked back toward the eclipsed Sun .”

— APOD editors, November 13, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 13, 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 165 words

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