Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2004

Filaments Across the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2004 is “Filaments Across the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Greg Piepol (sungazer.net)). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Two unusually long filaments crossed part of the Sun last week. The filaments are actually relatively cool and dark prominences of solar plasma held up by the Sun’s magnetic field but seen against the face of the Sun .”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 6, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Greg Piepol (sungazer.net)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 6, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-december-6-filaments-across-the-sun

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