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A Total Solar Eclipse of Saros 145

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2017 is “A Total Solar Eclipse of Saros 145,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN ), Alkim Ün). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

A Total Solar Eclipse of Saros 145
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN ), Alkim Ün Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A darkened sky holds bright planet Venus, the New Moon in silhouette, and the shimmering corona of the Sun in this image of a total solar eclipse. A composite of simultaneous telephoto and wide angle frames it was taken in the path of totality 18 years ago, August 11, 1999, near Kastamonu, Turkey .”

— APOD editors, August 11, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 11, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN ), Alkim Ün
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 188 words

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