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Saturnlight on the rings near equinox (simulation)
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This simulation of Saturn from a viewpoint above the north pole on August 11, 2009 shows how the rings are illuminated by Saturnshine. They are brightest sunward of Saturn.
Björn Jónsson
Copyright holder: Björn Jónsson
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Contact us to request publication permission from the copyright holder. Original image data dated on or about August 11, 2009
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