Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Colors of Saturn from Cassini

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2024 is “The Colors of Saturn from Cassini,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , ISS , Cassini Imaging Team ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 172 words.

Saturn is shown taking up most of the frame. Most of the planet appears a banded gold. A thin line that is the rings appears dark brown and runs diagonally from the lower left. The upper part has dark bands which are shadows and behind the
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , ISS , Cassini Imaging Team ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What creates Saturn’s colors? The featured picture of Saturn only slightly exaggerates what a human would see if hovering close to the giant ringed world.”

— APOD editors, June 23, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 23, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , ISS , Cassini Imaging Team ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 172 words

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