Astronomy Pic of the Day

BrainSmashR · 03-06-2007, 01:08 PM

Yes well one of the main differences between Science and Religion is that the sole purpose of science is NOT to fool you while the sole purpose of Religion is...

Explanation: This image of Saturn could not have been taken from Earth. No Earth based picture could possibly view the night side of Saturn and the corresponding shadow cast across Saturn's rings. Since Earth is much closer to the Sun than Saturn, only the day side of the planet is visible from the Earth. In fact, this image mosaic was taken in January by the robotic Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn. The beautiful rings of Saturn are seen in full expanse, while cloud details are visible near the night-day terminator divide.

Tomorrow's picture: passing jupiter

03-06-2007, 01:08 PM	#6
BrainSmashR Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Natchitoches Age: 54 Posts: 1,090 Rep Power: 0	Yes well one of the main differences between Science and Religion is that the sole purpose of science is NOT to fool you while the sole purpose of Religion is... Explanation: This image of Saturn could not have been taken from Earth. No Earth based picture could possibly view the night side of Saturn and the corresponding shadow cast across Saturn's rings. Since Earth is much closer to the Sun than Saturn, only the day side of the planet is visible from the Earth. In fact, this image mosaic was taken in January by the robotic Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn. The beautiful rings of Saturn are seen in full expanse, while cloud details are visible near the night-day terminator divide. Tomorrow's picture: passing jupiter

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