Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 23, 2006

The Analemma and the Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 2006 is “The Analemma and the Temple of Olympian Zeus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“An analemma is that figure-8 curve you get when you mark the position of the Sun at the same time each day throughout planet Earth’s year.”

— APOD editors, December 23, 2006

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At a glance

Date: December 23, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 23, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-23-the-analemma-and-the-temple-of-olympian-zeus

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