Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 12, 2012

Teimareh Petroglyphs and Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2012 is “Teimareh Petroglyphs and Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“Engraved in rock, these ancient petroglyphs are abundant in the Teimareh valley, located in the Zagros Mountains of central Iran. They likely tell a tale of hunters and animals found in the middle eastern valley 6,000 years ago or more, etched by artists in a prehistoric age.”

— APOD editors, July 12, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 12, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 12, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-july-12-teimareh-petroglyphs-and-star-trails

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