Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 29, 2000

Julius Caesar and Leap Days

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 29, 2000 is “Julius Caesar and Leap Days,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Photo Credit & Copyright: Rune Rysstad). The original explanation runs about 252 words.

From the explanation

“Even as leap days go, today is a remarkable one. In 46 BC, Julius Caesar , pictured above in a self-decreed minted coin, created a calendar system that added one leap day every four years.”

— APOD editors, February 29, 2000

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At a glance

Date: February 29, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Photo Credit & Copyright: Rune Rysstad
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 252 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 29, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-february-29-julius-caesar-and-leap-days

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