Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moons, Rings, Shadows, Clouds: Saturn (Cassini)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2018 is “Moons, Rings, Shadows, Clouds: Saturn (Cassini),” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute. The original explanation runs about 112 words.

Moons, Rings, Shadows, Clouds: Saturn (Cassini)
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“While cruising around Saturn, be on the lookout for picturesque juxtapositions of moons, rings, and shadows. One quite picturesque arrangement occurred in 2005 and was captured by the then Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 2, 2018
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 112 words

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