Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 10, 2013

Large Sunspots Now Crossing the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 2013 is “Large Sunspots Now Crossing the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“One of the largest sunspot regions in recent years is now crossing the Sun. This region of convoluted magnetic fields may well produce a solar flare that releases a cloud of energetic particles into the Solar System.”

— APOD editors, July 10, 2013

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At a glance

Date: July 10, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 10, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-10-large-sunspots-now-crossing-the-sun

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