Skip to main content

mastodon - Link to source

The Colors of Saturn from Cassini

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, JPL, ISS, Cassini Imaging Team; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt

apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240623.ht… #APOD

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 shadows the color of Saturn's atmosphere appears blue.

APOD: 2024 June 23 – The Colors of Saturn from Cassini

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.
apod.nasa.gov
#APOD

Lo, thar be cookies on this site to keep track of your login. By clicking 'okay', you are CONSENTING to this.

⇧