Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn at Opposition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 29, 2015 is “Saturn at Opposition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Go). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

Saturn at Opposition
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Go Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Telescopic observers on Earth have been treated to spectacular views of Saturn lately as the ringed planet reached its 2015 opposition on May 23 at 0200 UT. Of course opposition means opposite the Sun in Earth’s sky.”

— APOD editors, May 29, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 29, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Go
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 121 words

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