Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Cassini Approaches Saturn
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 2016 is “Cassini Approaches Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SWRI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 150 words.
From the explanation
“Cassini, a robot spacecraft launched in 1997 by NASA , became close enough in 2002 to resolve many rings and moons of its destination planet: Saturn . At that time, Cassini snapped several images during an engineering test.”
— APOD editors, April 10, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 10, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SWRI , JPL , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 150 words