Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 13, 1998

The Sun Changes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 1998 is “The Sun Changes,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Learmonth Solar Observatory, IPS, USAF, NOAO. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Our Sun changes every day. This recent picture was taken in a very specific red color called Hydrogen-Alpha .”

— APOD editors, April 13, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 13, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Learmonth Solar Observatory, IPS, USAF, NOAO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words