Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 27, 2003

Large Sunspot Groups 10484 and 10486

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2003 is “Large Sunspot Groups 10484 and 10486,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“Two unusually large sunspot groups are now crossing the face of the Sun . Each group, roughly the size of Jupiter , is unusual not only for its size but because it is appearing over three years after solar maximum , the peak of solar surface activity.”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2003

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At a glance

Date: October 27, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 27, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-october-27-large-sunspot-groups-10484-and-10486

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