A stunning mosaic image of Saturn's night side and its rings, captured by the Cassini spacecraft shortly before its final plunge into Saturn's atmosphere in 2017. The image shows a slender sunlit crescent of Saturn with its rings cast in shadow, revealing intricate details in the ring system not visible from Earth-based telescopes. This unique perspective showcases the beauty and complexity of Saturn and its environment.

Astronomy Picture from 26/11/2022

Saturn at Night

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap221126.html


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A stunning mosaic image of Saturn's night side and its rings, captured by the Cassini spacecraft just days before its final plunge into Saturn's atmosphere in 2017. The image showcases a slender, sunlit crescent of Saturn with its night side and shadow cast across the intricate ring system. This perspective is unique and only achievable from a spacecraft orbiting the planet.

Astronomy Picture from 20/09/2019

Saturn at Night

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190920.html


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