Rings of Saturn - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1675, Giovanni Domenico Cassini determined that Saturn's ring was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them; [17] the largest of these gaps was later named the Cassini Division. This division is a 4,800-kilometre-wide (3,000 mi) region between the A ring and B Ring.
StarChild: Saturn's Cassini Division - NASA
WEBThe Cassini division is the largest gap in Saturn's ring system, caused by the gravity of the moon Mimas. Learn more about the history, size and structure of this feature from StarChild, a NASA education site for children.
Cassini’s Division | astronomy | Britannica
WEBIn Gian Domenico Cassini …who, among others, discovered the Cassini Division, the dark gap between the rings A and B of Saturn; he also discovered four of Saturn’s moons. In addition, he was the first to record observations of the zodiacal light.
Detailing the Division - NASA Science
WEBOct 11, 2010 · The Cassini spacecraft looks between Saturn's A and B rings to spy structure in the Cassini Division. The Cassini Division, occupying the middle and left of the image, contains five dim bands of ring material, but …
The Rings of Saturn - NASA
WEBThe A and B rings are separated by the "Cassini division", which is a large gap in the rings caused by the gravitational pull of Saturn's moon Mimas. The A ring is the one farther from Saturn, on the "outside" of the Cassini division.
The Cassini Divisions Edge - NASA Science
WEBOct 26, 2005 · The Cassini Divisions Edge. The outer reaches of Saturn's Cassini Division merges with the inner A ring (at the right) in a region that is rich in structure. For context, other Cassini views of this region are available (see PIA07512).
Cassini: Saturn Rings - Science@NASA
WEBLearn about the composition, size, distribution and features of Saturn's rings from Cassini's observations. Find out how water jets from Enceladus, moonlets, spokes and equinox reveal the secrets of the rings.
Gian Domenico Cassini | Italian Astronomer, Discoverer of …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Gian Domenico Cassini was an Italian-born French astronomer who, among others, discovered the Cassini Division, the dark gap between the rings A and B of Saturn; he also discovered four of Saturn’s moons.
Overview | Cassini – NASA Solar System Exploration
WEBCassini was a long-lived spacecraft that orbited Saturn and explored its rings and moons, including Titan and Enceladus. It revealed the wonders and mysteries of Saturn and its system, and inspired future missions to other icy worlds.
Detailing the Division - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
WEBOct 11, 2010 · NASA's Cassini spacecraft looks between Saturn's A and B rings to spy structure in the Cassini Division. The Cassini Division, occupying the middle and left of the image, contains five dim bands of ring material, but not all of the division is shown here.