Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 24, 1995

A Total Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 1995 is “A Total Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Steve Albers, Dennis di Cicco (S&T Magazine), Gary Emerson (E. E. Barnard Obs.) Copyright: Steve Albers). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

From the explanation

“Pictured above is a total solar eclipse, with the Sun ‘s corona , clearly visible surrounding the Moon . This picture is a composite of differently exposed photos of an eclipse that occurred on July 11, 1991.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 1995

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At a glance

Date: October 24, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Steve Albers, Dennis di Cicco (S&T Magazine), Gary Emerson (E. E. Barnard Obs.) Copyright: Steve Albers
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 24, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-october-24-a-total-solar-eclipse

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