Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

An Active Sun During a Total Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 11, 2013 is “An Active Sun During a Total Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: D. Seaton ( ROB ), A. Davis & J. M. Pasachoff ( Williams College Eclipse Expedition ), NRL , ESA , NASA , NatGeo). The original explanation runs about 221 words.

An Active Sun During a Total Eclipse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: D. Seaton ( ROB ), A. Davis & J. M. Pasachoff ( Williams College Eclipse Expedition ), NRL , ESA , NASA , NatGeo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, a total eclipse of the Sun is an opportunity. Taking advantage of such, the above image shows the solar eclipse earlier this month as covered and uncovered by several different solar observatories.”

— APOD editors, November 11, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 11, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: D. Seaton ( ROB ), A. Davis & J. M. Pasachoff ( Williams College Eclipse Expedition ), NRL , ESA , NASA , NatGeo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 221 words

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