Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Prometheus and the F Ring
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 2016 is “Prometheus and the F Ring,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 107 words.
From the explanation
“In Greek myth Prometheus was a Titan, known for bringing fire from Mount Olympus. But in modern times the name is given to a small moon of Saturn , orbiting just inside Saturn’s F ring.”
— APOD editors, January 8, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 8, 2016
- 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 107 words