Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 10, 2006

Mercury and the Chromosphere

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 10, 2006 is “Mercury and the Chromosphere,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Phil Jones). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Enjoying Wednesday’s transit of Mercury from Dallas, Texas, astronomer Phil Jones recorded this detailed image of the Sun. Along with a silhouette of the innermost planet, a network of cells and dark filaments can be seen against a bright solar disk with spicules and prominences along the Sun’s edge.”

— APOD editors, November 10, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 10, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Phil Jones
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 10, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-10-mercury-and-the-chromosphere

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