Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Star Trails over El Capitan
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 2014 is “Star Trails over El Capitan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Bolte (UCSC)). The original explanation runs about 129 words.
From the explanation
“Towering 3,000 feet from base to summit, the famous granite face of El Capitan in Earth’s Yosemite National Park just hides the planet’s north celestial pole in this skyscape. Of course, the north celestial pole is at the center of all the star trails.”
— APOD editors, March 21, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 21, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Bolte (UCSC)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 129 words