Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2022 is “Saturn at Night,” an image. It is credited to NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Mindaugas Macijauskas. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Saturn at Night
Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Mindaugas Macijauskas Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Saturn is still bright in planet Earth’s night skies. Telescopic views of the distant gas giant and its beautiful rings often make it a star at star parties .”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 26, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
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 151 words

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