Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 11, 2012

Geostationary Satellites Beyond the Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 11, 2012 is “Geostationary Satellites Beyond the Alps,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Michael Kunze). The original explanation runs about 191 words.

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From the explanation

“Why don’t those stars move? Stars in the sky will typically appear to rise and set as the Earth turns.”

— APOD editors, April 11, 2012

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At a glance

Date: April 11, 2012
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Michael Kunze
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 191 words

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Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 11, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-april-11-geostationary-satellites-beyond-the-alps

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