July 29, 2013

Saturn, Titan, Rings, and Haze

The bright surrounding ring is atmospheric haze above Titan, the largest Moon of Saturn. This image was captured by the robotic Cassini spacecraft.

The bright surrounding ring is atmospheric haze above Titan, the largest Moon of Saturn. This image was captured by the robotic Cassini spacecraft.

Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team, SSI, JPL, ESA, NASA

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