Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Enceladus in Silhouette
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 15, 2018 is “Enceladus in Silhouette,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 114 words.
From the explanation
“One of our Solar System’s most tantalizing worlds, Enceladus is backlit by the Sun in this Cassini spacecraft image from November 1, 2009. The dramatic illumination reveals the plumes that continuously spew into space from the south pole of Saturn’s 500 kilometer diameter moon .”
— APOD editors, February 15, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 15, 2018
- 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 114 words