Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Blue Danube Analemma

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2016 is “Blue Danube Analemma,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: György Soponyai). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

Blue Danube Analemma
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: György Soponyai Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Sun’s annual waltz through planet Earth’s sky forms a graceful curve known as an analemma. The analemma’s figure 8 shape is tipped vertically at far right in this well-composed fisheye view from Budapest, Hungary.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 29, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: György Soponyai
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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