Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 6, 2021

Saturn and Six Moons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 2021 is “Saturn and Six Moons,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mohammad Ranjbaran ; MR Thanks: Amir Ehteshami). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

The picture shows the planet Saturn with several of its moons in a multiple exposure. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mohammad Ranjbaran ; MR Thanks: Amir Ehteshami Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How many moons does Saturn have? So far 82 have been confirmed , the smallest being only a fraction of a kilometer across.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 6, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mohammad Ranjbaran ; MR Thanks: Amir Ehteshami
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 6, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-6-saturn-and-six-moons

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