Saturn and friends

Posted by Dark-Star
on Saturday, April 28, 2012

by Tim Richmond

Here we see Saturn accompanied by four of its closest friends. Tethys is to the far left, Enceladus just below and to the left of the planet, Dione to the NE and finally Mimas to the right of the rings.

There's a great view of the hexagonal shape at the north pole and you should be able to make out the remnants of last years impressive storm in the mid northern hemisphere.

Taken on 4/26/12 at 4:53 UT

Meade 16in @ F20.

Flea3, Astrodon RGB composite.

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