Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 4, 2021

In, Through, and Beyond Saturn's Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2021 is “In, Through, and Beyond Saturn's Rings,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 203 words.

Saturn's rings are pictured, nearly sideways, along with four of Saturn's moons. See Explanation. — Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Four moons are visible on the featured image — can you find them all? First — and farthest in the background — is Titan , the largest moon of Saturn and one of the larger moons in the Solar System .”

— APOD editors, April 4, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 4, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 203 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 4, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-april-4-in-through-and-beyond-saturns-rings

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