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Tutulemma: Solar Eclipse Analemma

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 2013 is “Tutulemma: Solar Eclipse Analemma,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cenk E. Tezel and Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 197 words.

Tutulemma: Solar Eclipse Analemma
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cenk E. Tezel and Tunç Tezel ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“If you went outside at exactly the same time every day and took a picture that included the Sun, how would the Sun’s position change? With great planning and effort, such a series of images can be taken.”

— APOD editors, December 22, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 22, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cenk E. Tezel and Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 197 words

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Source

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