Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 14, 2006

Mercury's Transit: An Unusual Spot on the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 14, 2006 is “Mercury's Transit: An Unusual Spot on the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Cortner). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that dot on the Sun? If you look closely, it is almost perfectly round.”

— APOD editors, November 14, 2006

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At a glance

Date: November 14, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Cortner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 14, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-14-mercurys-transit-an-unusual-spot-on-the-sun

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