Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 2, 2006

Sunspot 875 Flares

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 2, 2006 is “Sunspot 875 Flares,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Greg Piepol (sungazer.net)). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“An unusually active sunspot region is now crossing the Sun. The region , numbered 875, is larger than the Earth and has produced several solar flare s over the past week.”

— APOD editors, May 2, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 2, 2006
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 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 2, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-may-2-sunspot-875-flares

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