Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2011

Eclipse over the Acropolis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2011 is “Eclipse over the Acropolis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Elias Politis). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“The total phase of the June 15 lunar eclipse lasted an impressive 100 minutes. Its entire duration is covered in this composite of a regular sequence of digital camera exposures, tracking the dark lunar disk as it arced above the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 25, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Elias Politis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-25-eclipse-over-the-acropolis

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