29-03-2016 17:25 via scitechdaily.com

Cassini Views Saturn’s Moons Enceladus and Janus

This newly released Cassini image shows Saturn’s Moons Enceladus and Janus. When taking images in directions opposite from the sun, most objects appear dark. Surprisingly, however, some of Saturn’s rings get brighter. Parts of Saturn’s main rings appear dark in backlit views, particularly the dense B ring. However, some rings are comparatively tenuous and made […]
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