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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

A Good Shot from Saturn

So, do you think you're a good shot at pool? Maybe you should try a long shot like this:
Yes, Cassini's done it again! This is a shot of Earth, viewed THROUGH the rings of Saturn, FROM the shadow of Saturn! (That means the sun is in this picture, but it's hidden behind Saturn.)
I know it seems kind of funny to think of this as a long-range, complicated pool shot, but remember that Cassini didn't just HAPPEN to be in this position. Some very skilled scientists from NASA managed to put it out there.

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