Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Afternoon Analemma
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2023 is “Afternoon Analemma,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum )). The original explanation runs about 165 words.
From the explanation
“An analemma is that figure-8 curve you get when you mark the position of the Sun at the same time each day for one year. To make this one, a 4×5 pinhole camera was set up looking north in southern New Zealand skies.”
— APOD editors, September 23, 2023
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 23, 2023
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 165 words