Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 8, 2015

In the Company of Dione

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2015 is “In the Company of Dione,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“That is not our Moon. It’s Dione , and its a moon of Saturn.”

— APOD editors, July 8, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 8, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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The Moon Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 8, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-july-8-in-the-company-of-dione

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