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Equinox: Analemma over the Callanish Stones

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2018 is “Equinox: Analemma over the Callanish Stones,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giuseppe Petricca). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

Equinox: Analemma over the Callanish Stones
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giuseppe Petricca Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Does the Sun return to the same spot on the sky every day at the same time? No.”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 23, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giuseppe Petricca
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 203 words

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