Saturn and Six of Its Moons

Saturn and Six of Its Moons


Jul 26, 2018

This time-lapse animation of Hubble observations shows the rotation of Saturn and six of its moons over roughly 20 hours.
Saturn and Six of Its Moons (Annotated)

Saturn and Six of Its Moons (Annotated)


Jul 26, 2018

This time-lapse animation of Hubble observations shows the rotation of Saturn and six of its moons over roughly 20 hours.
Saturn Zoom

Saturn Zoom


Jul 26, 2018

This time-lapse animation of Hubble observations shows the rotation of Saturn and zooms into the planet as it is rotating.
Science Visualization of Moons Crossing the Face of Saturn

Science Visualization of Moons Crossing the Face of Saturn


Aug 25, 2015

This video merges a sequence of Hubble images of Saturn's major satellites parading across the planet.
Moon Shadows on Saturn

Moon Shadows on Saturn


Feb 21, 2014

Several of Saturn's moons cast shadows across the planet and its rings.
Hubble Movie: Saturn's Double Light Show

Hubble Movie: Saturn's Double Light Show


Feb 15, 2010

In January and March 2009, astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope took advantage of a rare opportunity to record Saturn when its rings were edge-on, resulting in a unique movie featuring the nearly symmetrical ... more
Saturn Quadruple Transit Science Visualization

Saturn Quadruple Transit Science Visualization


Mar 17, 2009

This Hubble movie shows four of Saturn's moons moving across the face of their parent planet on February 24, 2009. Icy moons Enceladus and Dione are on the far left, while the large orange moon Titan and icy Mimas are on ... more
Saturn Quadruple Transit Science Visualization (Narrated)

Saturn Quadruple Transit Science Visualization (Narrated)


Mar 17, 2009

This Hubble movie shows four of Saturn's moons moving across the face of their parent planet on February 24, 2009. Icy moons Enceladus and Dione are on the far left, while the large orange moon Titan and icy Mimas are on ... more
Saturn: A Hubble Image Tour

Saturn: A Hubble Image Tour


Oct 16, 2007

Saturn is know for its magnificent ring system which is nearly 170,000 miles across and less than 300 feet thick.
Movie Shows Saturn and Rings Tipped Edge-on Toward Earth

Movie Shows Saturn and Rings Tipped Edge-on Toward Earth


Mar 20, 2007

This time-lapse sequence shows the moons Titan and Tethys orbiting Saturn when the planet's rings were tilted nearly edge-on toward Earth. This edge-on alignment happens once every 15 years. The last time this alignment ... more