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A Sundial that Shows Solstice

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2012 is “A Sundial that Shows Solstice,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Mari). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

A Sundial that Shows Solstice
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Mari Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What time is it? If the time and day are right, this sundial will tell you: SOLSTICE .”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 26, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Mari
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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