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Astronomy Picture of the Day -- Crescent Rhea Occults Crescent Saturn
NASA ^
| January 04, 2015
| (see photo credit)
Posted on 01/04/2015 7:50:02 AM PST by SunkenCiv
Explanation: Soft hues, partially lit orbs, a thin trace of the ring, and slight shadows highlight this understated view of the majestic surroundings of the giant planet Saturn. Looking nearly back toward the Sun, the robot Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn captured crescent phases of Saturn and its moon Rhea in color a few years ago. As striking as the above image is, it is but a single frame from a 60-frame silent movie where Rhea can be seen gliding in front of its parent world. Since Cassini was nearly in the plane of Saturn's rings, the normally impressive rings are visible here only as a thin line across the image center.
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TOPICS: Astronomy; Astronomy Picture of the Day; Science
KEYWORDS: apod; astronomy; cassini; rhea; saturn; science
[Credit: Cassini Imaging Team, SSI, JPL, ESA, NASA]
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01/04/2015 7:50:02 AM PST
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SunkenCiv
To: brytlea; cripplecreek; decimon; bigheadfred; KoRn; Grammy; steelyourfaith; Mmogamer; dayglored; ...
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01/04/2015 7:50:23 AM PST
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SunkenCiv
(Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
To: SunkenCiv
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01/04/2015 7:52:47 AM PST
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BenLurkin
(This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
To: SunkenCiv
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01/04/2015 7:53:52 AM PST
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9thLife
(Barack Hussein Obama is one of them.)
To: 9thLife
Of course it makes
far more sense if you click on the link.
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01/04/2015 7:55:16 AM PST
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9thLife
(Barack Hussein Obama is one of them.)
To: 9thLife
How dare you suggest that a FReeper should click on a link! It is the right of all FReepers to comment on any and all articles rather they read them or not or followed any pertinent links! Any more talki like that and I will go to the Mods and have you banned! The audacity of some people!!
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01/04/2015 8:29:52 AM PST
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Kartographer
("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
To: SunkenCiv
That is an extremely cool photo!
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posted on
01/04/2015 9:48:45 AM PST
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: SunkenCiv
Hardly an occulting. Very little is hidden.
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01/04/2015 10:51:52 AM PST
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arthurus
To: SunkenCiv
Very nice, Mr. Civilizations. Thanks for the ping.
To: 9thLife
To: RansomOttawa
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posted on
01/04/2015 12:33:38 PM PST
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9thLife
("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
To: BenLurkin; 9thLife; left that other site; TheOldLady
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01/04/2015 12:59:56 PM PST
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SunkenCiv
(Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
To: RansomOttawa; 9thLife
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posted on
01/04/2015 1:00:50 PM PST
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SunkenCiv
(Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
To: 9thLife; Kartographer; arthurus
Spoiler alert — It’s only 20 pixels larger, but turned 90 degrees. :’)
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01/04/2015 1:00:54 PM PST
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SunkenCiv
(Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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