Posted on 06/13/2011 2:52:04 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
Explanation: What has the Cassini orbiter seen since arriving at Saturn? The above music video shows some of the highlights. In the first time-lapse sequence (00:07), a vertical line appears that is really Saturn's thin rings seen nearly edge-on. Soon some of Saturn's moon shoot past. The next sequence (00:11) features Saturn's unusually wavy F-ring that is constrained by the two shepherd moons that are also continually perturbing it. Soon much of Saturn's extensive ring system flashes by, sometimes juxtaposed to the grandeur of the immense planet itself. Cloud patterns on Titan (00:39) and Saturn (00:41) are highlighted. Clips from flyby's of several of Saturn's moon are then shown, including Phoebe, Mimas, Epimetheus, and Iapetus. In other sequences, moons of Saturn appear to pass each other as they orbit Saturn. Background star fields seen by Cassini are sometimes intruded upon by bright passing moons. The robotic Cassini spacecraft has been revolutionizing humanity's knowledge of Saturn and its moons since 2004.
(Excerpt) Read more at 129.164.179.22 ...
[Credit: Cassini Imaging Team, ISS, JPL, ESA, NASA; Video Compilation: Chris Abbas; Music Credit & License: Ghosts I-IV (Nine Inch Nails)]
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Why no color?
That is very cool. Great way to start the week.
Can’t wait to show this to my 6 year old daughter who loves Saturn.
That was exciting. It’s cool that we can get up close and personal with the other planets on video.
Great improvisation, too. :-)
That was really amazing, thanks for the ping.
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