Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 6, 2007

An X Class Flare Region on the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 2007 is “An X Class Flare Region on the Sun,” a video. It is credited to Credit: TRACE Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

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From the explanation

“Why does the Sun flare? Unpredictably, our Sun unleashes tremendous flares expelling hot gas into the Solar System that can affect satellites, astronauts, and power grids on Earth.”

— APOD editors, November 6, 2007

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At a glance

Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: TRACE Project , NASA
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Explanation length: About 138 words

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The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 6, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-november-6-an-x-class-flare-region-on-the-sun

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