Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 26, 2016

Solstice to Equinox Cubed

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 2016 is “Solstice to Equinox Cubed,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Olivér Nagy). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“This 3 month long exposure packed the days from December 22, 2015 through March 20 into a box. Dubbed a solargraph , the unconventional, unfolded picture was recorded with a pinhole camera made from a cube-shaped container, its sides lined with photographic paper.”

— APOD editors, March 26, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 26, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Olivér Nagy
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 26, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-26-solstice-to-equinox-cubed

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