Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 2001

Sunspot Stack

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2001 is “Sunspot Stack,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SOHO – MDI / EIT Consortiums, Yohkoh / SXT Project. The original explanation runs about 208 words.

From the explanation

“Welcome to multiwavelength astronomy ! From top to bottom, these stacked panels show the largest sunspot group in a decade in visible, extreme ultraviolet, and x-ray light.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 19, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SOHO – MDI / EIT Consortiums, Yohkoh / SXT Project
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 208 words

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The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 19, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-19-sunspot-stack

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