Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 20, 2009

Tutulemma: Solar Eclipse Analemma

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2009 is “Tutulemma: Solar Eclipse Analemma,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Cenk E. Tezel and Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 191 words.

From the explanation

“If you went outside at exactly the same time every day and took a picture that included the Sun, how would the Sun appear to move? With great planning and effort, such a series of images can be taken.”

— APOD editors, December 20, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 20, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Cenk E. Tezel and Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 191 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 20, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-20-tutulemma-solar-eclipse-analemma

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