Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Prague Astronomical Clock

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 2017 is “The Prague Astronomical Clock,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: Jorge Lscar. The original explanation runs about 168 words.

The Prague Astronomical Clock
Credit: Image Credit & License: Jorge Lscar Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In the center of Prague there’s a clock the size of a building. During the day, crowds gather to watch the show when it chimes in a new hour.”

— APOD editors, November 7, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 7, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: Jorge Lscar
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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