Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet and CME on the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2011 is “Comet and CME on the Sun,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: SOHO , SDO , NASA , ESA. The original explanation runs about 183 words.

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From the explanation

“Did a sun-diving comet just cause a solar explosion? Probably not.”

— APOD editors, October 5, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 5, 2011
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: SOHO , SDO , NASA , ESA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 183 words

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