Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Sunspot Group AR 2192 Crackles
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2014 is “Sunspot Group AR 2192 Crackles,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory , NASA. The original explanation runs about 126 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“One of the largest sunspot groups in recent years is now crossing the Sun. Labelled Active Region 2192 , it has already thrown a powerful solar flare and has the potential to produce more.”
— APOD editors, October 22, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 22, 2014
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 126 words