Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 16, 2016

The North Celestial Tower

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2016 is “The North Celestial Tower,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“If you climbed to the top of this 13th century stone tower, it looks like you could reach out and touch the North Celestial Pole , the point at the center of all the star trail arcs.”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 16, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 16, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-july-16-the-north-celestial-tower

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