Two Waves in One Spectacular Image of Saturn’s Rings

Two Waves in One Spectacular Image of Saturn's Rings
December 17, 2004
PIA NumberPIA06093
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Two Waves in One Spectacular Image of Saturn's Rings

July 1, 2004




This image shows a bending wave (right) and density wave in Saturn's A ring, interior to the Encke Gap. It was taken by the narrow angle camera on the Cassini spacecraft after successful entry into Saturn's orbit. The view shows the dark, or unlit, side of the rings.


Image Credit:

NASA/JPL