Aug 26, 2021 · Voyager 2 began its long-range observations of Saturn on June 5, 1981, when the spacecraft was still 41 million miles from the planet, and sent back progressively sharper …

Nov 2, 2024 · Voyager 2’s data suggested that Saturn’s A-ring was perhaps only about 980 feet (300 meters) thick. As it flew behind and up past Saturn, the probe passed through the plane …

In 1980, Voyager 1 made a fly-by of Saturn that showed the F ring to be composed of three narrow rings that appeared to be braided in a complex structure; it is now known that the outer …

Apr 10, 2024 · Saturn's rings are bright and its northern hemisphere defined by bright features as NASA's Voyager 2 approaches Saturn, which it... Voyager 2 obtained this high-resolution …

May 23, 2000 · Voyager 2 obtained this high-resolution picture of Saturn's rings Aug. 22, when the spacecraft was 4 million kilometers (2.5 million miles) away. Evident here are the numerous …

Voyager 2 obtained this high-resolution picture of Saturn's rings Aug. 22, when the spacecraft was 4 million kilometers (2.5 million miles) away. Evident here are the numerous "spoke" features, …

Saturn's rings from 6.5 million km Voyager 2 image of Saturn's rings taken on 19 August 1981, a little over 6 days before closest approach. The Cassini and Encke divisions are clearly visible, …

Sep 22, 2017 · The small color differences in Saturn's rings have been enhanced in this picture from Voyager 2 data. Credit: NASA. Over 60 bright and dark ringlets show up in this color …

Aug 24, 2016 · NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft made its closest approach to Saturn 35 years ago. The Cassini mission has followed up on many of Voyager's discoveries. Saturn, with its …

Aug 1, 1981 · After its encounter with Saturn, Voyager 2 headed to Uranus. Voyager 2 came within 101,000 kilometers (63,000 miles) of Saturn. Voyager 2 noticed changes in Saturn’s …