Just two days ago, the Cassini spacecraft flew by Saturn's tiny moon Helene at a distance of only 7000 km (4300 miles). As it swept past, Cassini's first view was of the dark, unilluminated portion of the moon, getting this lovely, moody shot:
Just two days ago, the Cassini spacecraft flew by Saturn's tiny moon Helene at a distance of only 7000 km (4300 miles). As it swept past, Cassini's first view was of the dark, unilluminated portion of the moon, getting this lovely, moody shot:
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