Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Neon Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2016 is “Neon Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: VIMS Team , U. Arizona , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 183 words.
From the explanation
“If seen in the right light, Saturn glows like a neon sign. Although Saturn has comparatively little of the element neon , a composite image false-colored in three bands of infrared light highlights features of the giant ringed planet like a glowing sign .”
— APOD editors, March 13, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 13, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: VIMS Team , U. Arizona , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 183 words