Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dione, Rings, Shadows, Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2015 is “Dione, Rings, Shadows, Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happening in this strange juxtaposition of moon and planet? First and foremost, Saturn’s moon Dione was captured here in a dramatic panorama by the robotic Cassini spacecraft currently orbiting the giant planet.”
— APOD editors, August 24, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 24, 2015
- 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 154 words