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Great Refractor and Lunar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2021 is “Great Refractor and Lunar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Great Refractor and Lunar Eclipse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Rain clouds passed and the dome of the Lick Observatory’s 36 inch Great Refractor opened on November 19. The historic telescope was pointed toward a partially eclipsed Moon.”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 26, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 118 words

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The MoonStar clustersEclipses

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Source

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