Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 8, 2004

Southern Cross Star Colors

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2004 is “Southern Cross Star Colors,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip). The original explanation runs about 211 words.

From the explanation

“Fix your camera to a tripod, lock the shutter open, and you can easily record an image of star trails , the graceful concentric arcs traced by the stars as planet Earth rotates on its axis.”

— APOD editors, July 8, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 8, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 211 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 8, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-8-southern-cross-star-colors

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