Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 3, 2001

Far Side of the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2001 is “Far Side of the Sun,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MDI-SOI , SOHO Consortium , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 208 words.

From the explanation

“You may think it’s impossible to see through the Sun , but maps of the Sun’s far side are now made routinely by instruments on board the sun-staring SOHO spacecraft. This is one such map from April 12.”

— APOD editors, May 3, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 3, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: MDI-SOI , SOHO Consortium , ESA , NASA
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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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 3, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-may-3-far-side-of-the-sun

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