Mimas Peeks Over Saturn

NASA's image library records Mimas Peeks Over Saturn.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Saturn and its north polar hexagon dwarf Mimas as the moon peeks over the planet limb. Saturn A ring also makes an appearance on the far right. Mimas is 246 miles 396 kilometers across.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Saturn and its north polar hexagon dwarf Mimas as the moon peeks over the planet limb. Saturn A ring also makes an appearance on the far right. Mimas is 246 miles 396 kilometers across.

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