Analemma

Analemma of the Moon
Credit & Copyright: Rich Richins

I love astronomy!

I came across this photo today, and I learned what an analemma is! For an explanation, click here and follow the links within.


Added Sept. 16, 2006: This person is amazing! Check out his photos of analemma at different hours of the day, taken as a multi-exposure on a single piece of film. I especially like this vertical one:

Jan 12, 2002 - Dec 21, 2002
12:28:16 UT+2
Athens, Greece (38.2997° N, 23.7430° E)
Copyright © 2001-2005, Anthony Ayiomamitis.