Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 17, 1997

Stonehenge: Ancient Monument to the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 17, 1997 is “Stonehenge: Ancient Monument to the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Clive Ruggles). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Stonehenge consists of large carved stones assembled about 4000 years ago. Long before modern England was established, ancient inhabitants somehow moved 25 ton rocks nearly 20 miles to complete it.”

— APOD editors, December 17, 1997

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At a glance

Date: December 17, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Clive Ruggles
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 17, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-december-17-stonehenge-ancient-monument-to-the-sun

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