Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 1, 2001

Maximum Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2001 is “Maximum Sun,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SOHO – EIT Consortium , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“Astronomers recently witnessed an astounding, large scale solar event as the Sun’s north and south magnetic poles changed places! But, this complete solar magnetic field flip was actually anticipated.”

— APOD editors, March 1, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 1, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SOHO – EIT Consortium , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 1, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-march-1-maximum-sun

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