Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 21, 2007

Stars and the Solstice Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2007 is “Stars and the Solstice Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Composite Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“If you could turn off the atmosphere’s ability to scatter overwhelming sunlight, today’s daytime sky might look something like this … with the Sun surrounded by the stars of the constellations Taurus and Gemini. Of course, today is the Solstice .”

— APOD editors, June 21, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 21, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Composite Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 21, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-june-21-stars-and-the-solstice-sun

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