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Saturn

This pic was taken by the Cassini probe. I've heard it said that it's the most beautiful photograph ever taken, and I'd be hard pressed to argue against that position.

It's taken from the far side of Saturn so it's backlit by the sun. If you look at the picture's 10 o'clock position just inside the next-to-outermost bright ring you can see a light dot. That's us.

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