Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 5, 2009

Orange Sun Oozing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2009 is “Orange Sun Oozing,” a video. It is credited to Credit: Bruno Sánchez-Andrade Nuño et al. ( IAG & MPS , NRL ). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

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Credit: Bruno Sánchez-Andrade Nuño et al. ( IAG & MPS , NRL ) Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Sun’s surface keeps changing. Click the central arrow and watch how the Sun ‘s surface oozes during a single hour.”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2009

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At a glance

Date: April 5, 2009
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Bruno Sánchez-Andrade Nuño et al. ( IAG & MPS , NRL )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 5, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-5-orange-sun-oozing

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