Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 23, 2010

Reinvigorated Sun and Prominence

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 23, 2010 is “Reinvigorated Sun and Prominence,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Dramatic prominences can sometimes be seen looming just beyond the edge of the sun. Such was the case last week as a giant prominence, visible above on the right, highlighted a Sun showing increased activity as it comes off an unusually quiet Solar Minimum .”

— APOD editors, March 23, 2010

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At a glance

Date: March 23, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 23, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-march-23-reinvigorated-sun-and-prominence

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