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Cassini's Grand Finale Tour at Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 25, 2017 is “Cassini's Grand Finale Tour at Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech. The original explanation runs about 162 words.

Cassini's Grand Finale Tour at Saturn
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Cassini is being prepared to dive into Saturn. The robotic spacecraft that has been orbiting and exploring Saturn for over a decade will end its mission in September with a spectacular atmospheric plunge.”

— APOD editors, January 25, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 25, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 162 words

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Saturn

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