Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Map of Dione
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 2014 is “The Map of Dione,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Map – Paul Schenk ( LPI ), Image Data – Cassini , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 136 words.
From the explanation
“This cylindrical projection global map is one of six new color maps of Saturn’s midsized icy moons, constructed using 10 years of image data from the Cassini spacecraft . Discovered by Cassini (the astronomer) in 1684, Dione is about 1,120 kilometers across.”
— APOD editors, November 7, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 7, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Map – Paul Schenk ( LPI ), Image Data – Cassini , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 136 words