Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 10, 2012

Nauset Light Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2012 is “Nauset Light Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright : Chris Cook). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“In myth, Atlas holds up the heavens, but in this scene they seem to pivot around a lighthouse beacon. Photographed with a camera fixed to a tripod, the well-planned image, a composite of 30 one minute exposures , records star trails in the northern sky, reflecting the daily rotation of planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 10, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright : Chris Cook
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 10, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-10-nauset-light-star-trails

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