Moons Under Bombardment

NASA's image library records Moons Under Bombardment.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This schematic graphic illustrates the bombardments that lead to colorful splotches and bands on the surfaces of several icy moons of Saturn.

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A CLOSER LOOK

This schematic graphic illustrates the bombardments that lead to colorful splotches and bands on the surfaces of several icy moons of Saturn.

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