Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 2, 2003

A Giant Starspot on HD 12545

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2003 is “A Giant Starspot on HD 12545,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: K. Strassmeier ( U. Wien ), Coude Feed Telescope , AURA , NOAO , NSF). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“What could cause a star to have such a large spot ? Our Sun itself frequently has sunspots , relatively cool dark magnetic depressions that move across its surface.”

— APOD editors, November 2, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 2, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: K. Strassmeier ( U. Wien ), Coude Feed Telescope , AURA , NOAO , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 2, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-november-2-a-giant-starspot-on-hd-12545

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