Cassini ISS images - June 22-26, 2009

The following new images taken by the Imaging Science Subsystem (ISS) on the Cassini spacecraft are now available:
  • Fascinating F Ring (Released 22 June 2009)
    In the lower center of this image, the Cassini spacecraft captures an intriguing feature of Saturn's tenuous F ring.
  • Serene Enceladus (Released 23 June 2009)
    Saturn's moon Enceladus looks tranquil here, concealing the true nature of this active moon.
  • Faint Spokes on a Ring (Released 24 June 2009)
    This high-phase image from the Cassini spacecraft shows dark areas separating faint spokes that are brighter than the rest of Saturn's B ring.
  • Centered on Senkyo (Released 25 June 2009)
    The Cassini spacecraft examines the dark region of Senkyo on Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
  • Exposing a Shadow (Released 26 June 2009)
    The shadow of the moon Tethys is revealed on Saturn's B and C rings in this image which also includes the planet.

 

Source: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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