Saturn's Rings To Shine As Never Before |
Saturn's Rings To Shine As Never Before |
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Sep 16 2006, 10:19 AM
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http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/news/features/feature20060915.cfm
Ring scientists have been waiting for this. Finally, after more than two years orbiting Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft reaches one of the ultimate vantage points. The rings should shine with majesty worthy of the "Jewel of the Solar System." |
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Sep 18 2006, 12:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1887 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Iowa Member No.: 110 |
Tethys's shadow is visible in the E-ring
Cropped and brightened for this image. http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/imag...eiImageID=83289 |
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Sep 18 2006, 11:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2492 Joined: 15-January 05 From: center Italy Member No.: 150 |
Tethys's shadow is visible in the E-ring Really a good catch, alan. Herebelow, a processed version of your cropped area within the original context image... -------------------- I always think before posting! - Marco -
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Sep 18 2006, 12:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 28-September 05 From: Orion arm Member No.: 516 |
Hi,
wow really impressive pics!!! Does anybody know a link for a larger version of this overview... ...of the mosaik? I'm just asking for indentification purposes of all these objects around Saturn - its moons and the visible 'inner planets'. THX & Bye. |
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