Saturn - Voyager 2
Saturn's northern hemisphere from 1.1 million km
Voyager 2 wide-angle image showing part of Saturn's
northern hemisphere taken 21 hours 34 minutes before
closest approach on 26 August 1981. The image was
taken through the green filter from a distance of
1,126,000 km. The image is about 62,000 km across
and has a resolution of 78 km/pixel. North is at
1:30. Note the distinct features now visible in
Saturn's rings and atmosphere.
(Voyager 2, 43978.40)
Saturn;
Saturn: Atmosphere
Saturn: Rings
Voyager Missions
