Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Solar Flare from a Sharper Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 22, 2014 is “Solar Flare from a Sharper Sun,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory/AIA , NASA Processing: NAFE by Miloslav Druckmuller ( Brno University of Technology ). The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“Solar active region AR2192 was the largest recorded sunspot group of the last 24 years. Before rotating off the Earth-facing side of the Sun at the end of October, it produced a whopping six energetic X-class flares.”
— APOD editors, November 22, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 22, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory/AIA , NASA Processing: NAFE by Miloslav Druckmuller ( Brno University of Technology )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words