Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2003

Orange Sun Simmering

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2003 is “Orange Sun Simmering,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ralph Encarnacion). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Even a quiet Sun is a busy place. The above image , taken in a single color of light called Hydrogen Alpha , records a great amount of detail of the simmering surface of our parent star .”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ralph Encarnacion
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-29-orange-sun-simmering

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