Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn in Blue and Gold

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 2014 is “Saturn in Blue and Gold,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 178 words.

Saturn in Blue and Gold
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is Saturn partly blue? The above picture of Saturn approximates what a human would see if hovering close to the giant ringed world.”

— APOD editors, April 13, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 13, 2014
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 178 words

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