Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Solar Corona Ejection

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 1996 is “A Solar Corona Ejection,” an image. It is credited to A Solar Corona Ejection Credit: SOON Telescope, Holloman AFB, NOAA. The original explanation runs about 105 words.

A Solar Corona Ejection
Credit: A Solar Corona Ejection Credit: SOON Telescope, Holloman AFB, NOAA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Explanation : The Sun would not be a nice place to spend the summer. One reason, besides the extreme heat, is that explosions are common there .”

— APOD editors, November 8, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 8, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: A Solar Corona Ejection Credit: SOON Telescope, Holloman AFB, NOAA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 105 words

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The Sun

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