Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 19, 2007

Circum-axial Leaf Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 19, 2007 is “Circum-axial Leaf Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Trudy E. Bell). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Are photographs of star trails really evidence of the Earth’s rotation about its axis? Yes they are, and science journalist Trudy E.”

— APOD editors, May 19, 2007

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At a glance

Date: May 19, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Trudy E. Bell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 19, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-may-19-circum-axial-leaf-trails

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