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2004-07-08

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

This image shows a bending wave (right) and density wave in Saturn's A ring, interior to the Encke Gap. It was taken by the narrow angle camera on the Cassini spacecraft after successful entry into Saturn's orbit. The view shows the dark, or unlit, side of the planet's rings. CREDIT: CICLOPS/SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE/JPL -- NASA

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  • Date: 2004-07-08
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W TRANSMISSION
  • Subject Keywords: Astronomy, Saturn, Planets, 2000s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_13039365
  • Credits: TIME
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
LIFE Photo Collection

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