Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn in Infrared from Cassini

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2025 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 131 words.

The planet Saturn is seen very close up. The clouds are tinted beige and tan, while parts of rings are seen at the top and bottom of the image. At the north pole of Saturn at the top, a blue-tinted hexagon is visible. Please see the explana
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Maksim Kakitsev Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Saturn looks slightly different in infrared light. Bands of clouds show great structure, including long stretching storms .”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 23, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SSI ; Processing: Maksim Kakitsev
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 131 words

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