Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 25, 2000

The Eclipse Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 25, 2000 is “The Eclipse Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: E. Israel). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“If you look closely at the shadow of this tree, you will see something quite unusual: it is composed of hundreds of images of a partially eclipsed Sun . Early today , trees across North America will be casting similar shadows as a partial eclipse of the Sun takes place.”

— APOD editors, December 25, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 25, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: E. Israel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 25, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-december-25-the-eclipse-tree

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