Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2015

An Extremely Long Filament on the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2015 is “An Extremely Long Filament on the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Oliver Hardy). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Yesterday, the Sun exhibited one of the longest filaments ever recorded. It may still be there today.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 10, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Oliver Hardy
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words