More Astronomy
Since the weather has settled into a uneventful series of beautifully sunny but cool days, I thought I would post another astronomy picture that is rather stunning.
The newly released picture is from the Cassini mission now orbiting Saturn, and is taken from behind Saturn, looking back towards the Sun. The Sun is blocked (eclipsed) by Saturn, and the rings and colors are astounding, even surreal:
Even more astounding is the small white dot next to one of the outer rings in the left center of the picture (click on the picture for a larger version). That's Earth in the far distance, about 750 million miles from Saturn. A very small speck in the bigger scheme of things.
Thank you for your site. This picture is wonderful. My brother-in-law works for NASA Goddard so we get some pretty nice calendars. Pictures from space are best.
ReplyDeleteThe coast is indeed a good get-away on inversion days. Ran into a bunch of Hood River surfers and kayakers at Short Sands. Everyone was having a good time.