Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Enceladus by Saturnshine

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2023 is “Enceladus by Saturnshine,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA ; ESA , JPL , Cassini Imaging Team , SSI ; Color Composite: Gordan Ugarkovic. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

A large tan ball with multiple complex grooves is pictured. A sliver on the far right side appears almost white. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA ; ESA , JPL , Cassini Imaging Team , SSI ; Color Composite: Gordan Ugarkovic Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This moon is shining by the light of its planet. Specifically, a large portion of Enceladus pictured here is illuminated primarily by sunlight first reflected from the planet Saturn .”

— APOD editors, February 5, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 5, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA ; ESA , JPL , Cassini Imaging Team , SSI ; Color Composite: Gordan Ugarkovic
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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