Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Sunspot Up Close

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 2005 is “A Sunspot Up Close,” an image. It is credited to Credit : Vacuum Tower Telescope , NSO , NOAO. The original explanation runs about 122 words.

A Sunspot Up Close
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From the explanation

“Why would a small part of the Sun appear slightly dark? Visible above is a close-up picture of a sunspot , a depression on the Sun’s face that is slightly cooler and less luminous than the rest of the Sun .”

— APOD editors, November 6, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 6, 2005
Type
Image
Credit
Credit : Vacuum Tower Telescope , NSO , NOAO
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 122 words

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The Sun

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