Saturn in Blue

A survey of Saturn's ring system in infrared

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 11:28

While high above the planet, the Cassini spacecraft surveyed Saturn's ring system in infrared. From this view, the rings aren't illuminated by the sun.

Nearly all of the three main rings can be seen, from the inner C ring to the outer A ring at the top left. Also visible are two large storms near the center.

:: NASA

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