Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 30, 2017

Panoramic Eclipse Composite with Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2017 is “Panoramic Eclipse Composite with Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephane Vetter ( Nuits sacrees , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“What was happening in the sky during last week’s total solar eclipse? This featured little-planet , all-sky , double time-lapse, digitally-fused composite captured celestial action during both night and day from a single location.”

— APOD editors, August 30, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 30, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephane Vetter ( Nuits sacrees , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 30, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-august-30-panoramic-eclipse-composite-with-star-trails

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