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Sol at Perihelion and Aphelion (2023) image

Sol at Perihelion and Aphelion (2023)

Contains: Solar system body or event
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  • Number of frames:   2
  • FPS:   1
  • Focal length:   2400mm
  • CMI/CMII/CMIII:  

Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis (2023)

Description

A comparison of Sol at perihelion and aphelion during 2023 showing the slight change in the apparent diameter due to Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun. Further details at https://www.perseus.gr/Astro-Solar-Scen ... n-2023.htm .