The Aurorae on Saturn
This is a visible-light colour composite image of Saturn as seen by Hubble on December 1, 1994. Unlike the ultraviolet image, Saturn's familiar atmospheric belts and zones are clearly seen. The lower cloud deck is not visible at UV wavelengths because sunlight is reflected from higher in the atmosphere.
Credit:About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | Saturn |
| Type: | Solar System : Planet : Type : Gas Giant Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere : Aurora |
| Category: | Solar System |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |