Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Life-Enabling Plumes above Enceladus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2017 is “Life-Enabling Plumes above Enceladus,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

Life-Enabling Plumes above Enceladus
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Does Enceladus have underground oceans that could support life? The discovery of jets spewing water vapor and ice was detected by the Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft in 2005.”

— APOD editors, April 16, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 16, 2017
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 133 words

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