Saturn's north polar hood

This enlargment of the Saturn image reveals unprecedented detail in atmospheric features at the northern polar hood. Saturn's north pole is presently tilted toward Earth by 24 degrees.

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About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo9027a
Type:Planetary
Release date:20 November 1990, 06:00
Size:2286 x 2203 px

About the Object

Name:Saturn
Type:Solar System : Planet : Type : Gas Giant
Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere : Aurora
Category:Solar System

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r.titleScreensize JPEG
243.1 KB

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