Orb of Ice

NASA's image library records Orb of Ice.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

A serene orb of ice is set against the gentle pastel clouds of giant Saturn. Rhea transits the face of the gas giant, whose darkened rings and their planet-hugging shadows appear near upper right

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A CLOSER LOOK

A serene orb of ice is set against the gentle pastel clouds of giant Saturn. Rhea transits the face of the gas giant, whose darkened rings and their planet-hugging shadows appear near upper right

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NASA Image and Video LibraryOrb of Ice

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