Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn at Night
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 2021 is “Saturn at Night,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Mindaugas Macijauskas. The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“Still bright in planet Earth’s night skies, good telescopic views of Saturn and its beautiful rings often make it a star at star parties . But this stunning view of Saturn’s rings and night side just isn’t possible from telescopes closer to the Sun than the outer planet.”
— APOD editors, September 11, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 11, 2021
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Mindaugas Macijauskas
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words