Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 24, 2002

The Sun's Heliosphere & Heliopause

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2002 is “The Sun's Heliosphere & Heliopause,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: P. C. Frisch ( U. Chicago ) et al. , U. Indiana). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“Where does the Sun’s influence end? Nobody is sure.”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 24, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: P. C. Frisch ( U. Chicago ) et al. , U. Indiana
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words