Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2012

Sunspot Group 1429 and the Distant Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2012 is “Sunspot Group 1429 and the Distant Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Manuel Prez Rayego). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that on the Sun ? Over the past two weeks, one of the most energetic sunspot regions of recent years crossed the face of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Manuel Prez Rayego
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-19-sunspot-group-1429-and-the-distant-sun

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