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Enceladus Flyby Animation -- March 12, 2008

Computer generated view of Enceladus
Published: March 3, 2008

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This animation shows Cassini's approach and flyby of Enceladus Mar.12, 2008. The views from the camera's narrow (NAC) and wide-angle (WAC) are seen in red and orange. Enceladus is seen entering eclipse by Saturn shortly after closest approach, then emerging from the shadow several hours later.

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