Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Analemma over Ukraine
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2007 is “Analemma over Ukraine,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Vasilij Rumyantsev ( Crimean Astrophysical Obsevatory )). The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“If you took a picture of the Sun at the same time each day, would it remain in the same position? The answer is no, and the shape traced out by the Sun over the course of a year is called an analemma .”
— APOD editors, June 17, 2007
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 17, 2007
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Vasilij Rumyantsev ( Crimean Astrophysical Obsevatory )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words