Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 15, 2013

The Flash Spectrum of the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 15, 2013 is “The Flash Spectrum of the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Constantine Emmanouilidi). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“In a flash, the visible spectrum of the Sun changed from absorption to emission on November 3rd, during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse. That fleeting moment is captured by telephoto lens and diffraction grating in this well-timed image from clearing skies over Gabon in equatorial Africa.”

— APOD editors, November 15, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 15, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Constantine Emmanouilidi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 15, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-november-15-the-flash-spectrum-of-the-sun

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