Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2011

Sun 360: STEREO Captures Views of the Entire Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2011 is “Sun 360: STEREO Captures Views of the Entire Sun,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STEREO Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 211 words.

From the explanation

“For the first time, the entire Sun is being imaged all at once. This has become possible because the two STEREO satellites orbiting and monitoring the Sun are now on opposite sides of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2011

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At a glance

Date: February 7, 2011
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 211 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-7-sun-360-stereo-captures-views-of-the-entire-sun

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