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This Voyager 2 view, focusing on Saturns C-ring (and to a lesser extent, the B- ring at top and left) was compiled from three separate images taken through ultraviolet, clear and green filters. On August 23, 1981, when it acquired these frames, Voyager 2 was 2.7 million kilometers (1.7 million miles) from the planet. In general, C-ring material is very bland and gray, the color of dirty ice. Color differences between this ring and the B-ring indicate differing surface compositions for the material composing these complex structures. More than 60 bright and dark ringlets are evident here; the small, bland squares are caused by the removal of reseau (reference) marks during processing

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena Voyager


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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of Saturn's rings, specifically focusing on the C-ring with a glimpse of the B-ring at the top and left corners. The image is a compilation of three separate shots taken through ultraviolet, clear, and green filters by Voyager 2 on August 23,1981. At that time, this remarkable spacecraft was situated approximately 2.7 million kilometers (1.7 million miles) away from the planet. The C-ring material appears rather monotonous and grayish in color - resembling dirty ice. However, intriguing variations in hue between this ring and its neighboring B-ring indicate diverse surface compositions within these intricate structures. As we delve into this photograph further, our eyes are drawn to more than 60 distinct bright and dark ringlets scattered across Saturn's ringscape. These enigmatic features add an element of mystique to an already awe-inspiring sight. It is worth noting that some small squares appear bland due to the removal of reseau marks during processing; they serve as reference points for accurate analysis. This extraordinary snapshot was captured by Voyager - a groundbreaking mission conducted by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our celestial neighbors while reminding us of the vast wonders awaiting exploration beyond our home planet Earth.

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