Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn's Moon Helene in Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2023 is “Saturn's Moon Helene in Color,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Daniel Macháček. The original explanation runs about 122 words.

An oblong moon is shown in very muted colors, appearing almost gray. The background is deep space and completely dark at this short exposure time. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Daniel Macháček Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Although its colors may be subtle, Saturn’s moon Helene is an enigma in any light. The moon was imaged in unprecedented detail in 2012 as the robotic Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn swooped to within a single Earth diameter of the diminutive moon .”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 30, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Daniel Macháček
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 122 words

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