Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The View from Stereo Ahead

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 2006 is “The View from Stereo Ahead,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Stereo Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

The View from Stereo Ahead
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From the explanation

“On December 22nd, at 0022 Universal Time the Sun reached its southernmost point in Earth’s sky marking the final season change for the year 2006. In celebration of the Solstice , consider these images of the Sun from an extreme ultraviolet telescope onboard the Stereo Ahead spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, December 22, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 22, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Stereo Project , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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The Sun

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