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Infrared Ring around Saturn

Spitzer image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Virginia
Hubble image credit: NASA/ESA/STScI/AURA
2009-10-07

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This picture highlights a slice of Saturn largest ring. The ring red band was discovered by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, which detected infrared light, or heat, from the dusty ring material.

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  • Title: Infrared Ring around Saturn
  • Creator: Spitzer image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Virginia<br /> Hubble image credit: NASA/ESA/STScI/AURA
  • Date Created: 2009-10-07
  • Rights: JPL
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