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Published online 12 October 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news061009-11
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Sunlit Saturn shows off its rings
Cassini snaps the perfect photo-shot.
This September brought a fantastic photo opportunity for Cassini, the spacecraft in orbit around Saturn. Its trajectory brought it into the ringed planet's shadow for about 12 hours, giving it a striking view with the Sun lying directly behind.
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