Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sun vs. Super Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 11, 2012 is “Sun vs. Super Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Charlie Szabototh). The original explanation runs about 191 words.

Sun vs. Super Moon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Charlie Szabototh Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Super Moon wins , by just a little, when its apparent size is compared to the Sun in this ingenious composite picture. To make it, the Full Moon on May 6 was photographed with the same camera and telescope used to image the Sun (with a dense solar filter!)”

— APOD editors, May 11, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 11, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Charlie Szabototh
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 191 words

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