Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 21, 2007

Horizon to Horizon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2007 is “Horizon to Horizon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Scroll right and journey from horizon to horizon as your gaze sweeps through the zenith in the night sky over Beg-Meil, France. Recorded on December 13th, the entertaining panorama ( image key ) covers 210 degrees in 21 separate exposures, beginning on the beach with bright star Sirius rising in the southeast.”

— APOD editors, December 21, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 21, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 21, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-december-21-horizon-to-horizon

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