Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 4, 2008

A Solar Prominence Unfurls

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 2008 is “A Solar Prominence Unfurls,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STEREO Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“On September 29, this magnificent eruptive solar prominence lifted away from the Sun’s surface, unfurling into space over the course of several hours.”

— APOD editors, October 4, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 4, 2008
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 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 4, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-october-4-a-solar-prominence-unfurls

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