This Amazing View Of Saturn Is Impossible
Scott Manley Scott Manley
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 Published On Jan 27, 2023

It's a popular trope in Science Fiction, and indeed in scientific visualization, a stunning view of Saturn and its rings viewed while standing on one of Saturn's moons. However, the reality is that only 2 major moons - Mimas and Iapetus - offer anything other than a near perfect edge on view of the rings. And there's good scientific reasons for why this is the case.

Software used:
Space Engine https://spaceengine.org/
Universe Sandbox https://universesandbox.com/
NASA Eyes On The Solar System https://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-system/


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