This is #Daphnis, one of Saturn's moons. This image shows its unusual gravitational effect on Saturn's rings ...
Daphnis is only about 8 km wide, but its gravity disturbs #Saturn's A ring, creating ripples and edge waves.
#astronomy #saturn
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#astronomy #saturn
Author ✍️ https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha_Jay/114454437822284759
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@Natasha_Jay @karelbrits It's a render from 2016 by Kevin Gill. The actual Cassini pics are from further away (but they absolutely show the same real phenomenon; the render is accurate).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinmgill/29111229131
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