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Analemma 2010

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2010 is “Analemma 2010,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

Analemma 2010
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Looking back on the year, have you wondered where the Sun was in the sky each day during 2010 at exacty 9am UT ? Of course you have.”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 31, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 181 words

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Topics in this entry

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Source

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