Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Soaring over Titan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2014 is “Soaring over Titan,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Cassini Radar Mapper , JPL , USGS , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

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From the explanation

“What would it look like to fly over Titan? Radar images from NASA ‘s robotic Cassini satellite in orbit around Saturn have been digitally compiled to simulate such a flight.”

— APOD editors, November 24, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 24, 2014
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: Cassini Radar Mapper , JPL , USGS , ESA , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 135 words

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