Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2022

Saturn in Infrared from Cassini

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2022 is “Saturn in Infrared from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Maksim Kakitsev. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

The featured image shows Saturn in infrared light as captured by the Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft in 2014. Easily visible are many cloud bands, rings, and the hexagonal cloud pattern surrounding Saturn's north pole. Please see the exp — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Maksim Kakitsev Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Many details of Saturn appear clearly in infrared light. Bands of clouds show great structure, including long stretching storms .”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Maksim Kakitsev
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-july-24-saturn-in-infrared-from-cassini

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