Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Star Trails in the North
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 24, 2010 is “Star Trails in the North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 118 words.
From the explanation
“Pointing skyward, the wall of this ruined Viking church still stands after a thousand winters, near the town of Vallentuna, Sweden. The time exposure records the scene on December 14th as stars leave graceful arcing trails during a long night, reflecting planet Earth’s daily rotation on its axis .”
— APOD editors, December 24, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 24, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 118 words