Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Colors of Saturn from Cassini

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2020 is “The Colors of Saturn from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , ISS , Cassini Imaging Team ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 177 words.

The Colors of Saturn from Cassini
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , ISS , Cassini Imaging Team ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What creates Saturn’s colors? The featured picture of Saturn only slightly exaggerates what a human would see if hovering close to the giant ringed world.”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 30, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , ISS , Cassini Imaging Team ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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Saturn

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