Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn's Moon Pan from Cassini

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2017 is “Saturn's Moon Pan from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

Saturn's Moon Pan from Cassini
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why does Saturn’s moon Pan look so odd? Images taken last week from the robotic Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn have resolved the moon in unprecedented detail.”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 13, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 125 words

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