Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 20, 1999

At The Sun's Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 20, 1999 is “At The Sun's Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Bob Yen (Comet-Track)). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“This dramatic set of prominences looms beyond the edge of the sun. The image was captured by astrophotographer Bob Yen as he stood in the moon’s shadow near Bagdere, Turkey on August 11 for the millennium’s last total solar eclipse .”

— APOD editors, August 20, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 20, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Bob Yen (Comet-Track)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 20, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-august-20-at-the-suns-edge

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