Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Sundial that Shows Solstice

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2017 is “A Sundial that Shows Solstice,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Mari). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

A Sundial that Shows Solstice
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Mari Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What day is it? If the day — and time — are right, this sundial will tell you: SOLSTICE .”

— APOD editors, June 21, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 21, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Mari
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 107 words

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