Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 23, 2022

Saturn, Tethys, Rings, and Shadows

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2022 is “Saturn, Tethys, Rings, and Shadows,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

The featured image shows Saturn, its rings nearly edge-on, shadows of its rings on the planet's face, and the ice-moon Tethys. The image was taken by Cassini in 2005. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Seen from ice moon Tethys , rings and shadows would display fantastic views of the Saturnian system. Haven’t dropped in on Tethys lately?”

— APOD editors, January 23, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 23, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 23, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-january-23-saturn-tethys-rings-and-shadows

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