File:Occultation of GSC5249-01240 by Saturn and its Rings (1995-25-307).gif

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During an occultation of a star by a planet, the planet passes between the star and the observer.

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English: During an occultation of a star by a planet, the planet passes between the star and the observer. The star then becomes a "probe" of the planet, allowing scientists to determine the temperature and composition of the occulting planet's atmosphere and the structure of its ring system.
Date 5 June 1995 (upload date)
Source Occultation of GSC5249-01240 by Saturn and its Rings
Author Hubble Space Telescope Edit this at Structured Data on Commons
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Planets; Saturn; Solar System; Planetary Rings

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