Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 8, 2001

The Big Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2001 is “The Big Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( NASA / GSFC )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Most photographs don’t adequately portray the magnificence of the Sun ‘s corona. Seeing the corona first-hand during a total solar eclipse is best.”

— APOD editors, April 8, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 8, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( NASA / GSFC )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 8, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-8-the-big-corona

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