Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moons of Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2019 is “Moons of Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 158 words.

Moons of Saturn
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On July 29, 2011 the Cassini spacecraft’s narrow-angle camera took this snapshot and captured 5 of Saturn’s moons , from just above the ringplane.”

— APOD editors, October 17, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 17, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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