048-saturn-iapetus-2-dixon– A striking view from the high-latitude, rugged terrain of Iapetus looking toward a distant Saturn. The foreground features steep, dark cliffs and cratered highlands covered in bright frost or ice, illustrating the moon's extreme albedo dichotomy. Saturn is positioned high in the black sky, showcasing its broad ring system and a subtle planetary shadow cast upon the rings, while distant stars and smaller moons dot the void. acrylic and gouache, 1975
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