Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Through a Sun Tunnel

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 2011 is “Through a Sun Tunnel,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Arne Erisoty). The original explanation runs about 196 words.

Through a Sun Tunnel
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Arne Erisoty Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Today the Sun stands still at 05:30 UT. Halting its steady march toward southern declinations and begining its annual journey north, the event is known as a solstice .”

— APOD editors, December 22, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 22, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Arne Erisoty
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 196 words

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Topics in this entry

The Sun

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Source

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