Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2014

Orange Sun Sparking

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2014 is “Orange Sun Sparking,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )). The original explanation runs about 241 words.

From the explanation

“Our Sun has become quite a busy place. Taken only two weeks ago, the Sun was captured sporting numerous tumultuous regions including active sunspot regions AR 2036 near the image top and AR 2038 near the center.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 6, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 241 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-may-6-orange-sun-sparking

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