Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 6, 2001

Bakasa Eclipse Sequence

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 2001 is “Bakasa Eclipse Sequence,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Murray Alexander). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Starting at the upper left, this sequence of images follows the progress of the magnificent 21 June, 2001 solar eclipse in the clear skies over Bakasa, Zimbabwe. These pictures were recorded using a small reflecting telescope and digital camera with the approximate local time given above each frame.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 6, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Murray Alexander
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 6, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-july-6-bakasa-eclipse-sequence

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