Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 18, 2009

Planets, Great Wall, and Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2009 is “Planets, Great Wall, and Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Terry Cuttle Brisbane, Australia). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“This dramatic skyscape was recorded during the August 2008 total solar eclipse. The Moon’s silhouette surrounded by a glistening solar corona hangs above the Jiayuguan Fort along the western edge of the Great Wall of China.”

— APOD editors, July 18, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 18, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Terry Cuttle Brisbane, Australia
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 18, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-18-planets-great-wall-and-solar-eclipse

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