Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 7, 2001

Stereo Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2001 is “Stereo Sun,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SOHO – EIT Consortium : Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“This week’s stereo offering features the now famous Active Region 9393, the largest sunspot group in the last 10 years. Viewed with red/blue glasses , the stereo pair of images merges into one 3D representation of the Sun with AR9393 above and right of center.”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 7, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SOHO – EIT Consortium : Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 7, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-7-stereo-sun

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