http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/i ... 133374.jpg
We may need a 3-d model of the rings at this rate...
Ring particles casting shadows
-
Topic authorThe Singing Badger
- Posts: 125
- Joined: 18.12.2003
- With us: 20 years 6 months
- Location: Canada
Ring particles casting shadows
Cassini has photographed shadows cast by individual particles within Saturn's rings (look in the centre of the image linked to below).
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/i ... 133374.jpg
We may need a 3-d model of the rings at this rate...
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/i ... 133374.jpg
We may need a 3-d model of the rings at this rate...
-
ElChristou
- Developer
- Posts: 3776
- Joined: 04.02.2005
- With us: 19 years 4 months
Re: Ring particles casting shadows
In the bottom half there's a bit of texture showing up.
Saturn is definitely the place to be when the equinox arrives.
Saturn is definitely the place to be when the equinox arrives.