Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 12, 2016

The Flash Spectrum of the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2016 is “The Flash Spectrum of the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Len Fulham). The original explanation runs about 190 words.

From the explanation

“In a flash, the visible spectrum of the Sun changed from absorption to emission on March 9 during the total solar eclipse. That fleeting moment , at the beginning the total eclipse phase, is captured by telephoto lens and diffraction grating in this image from clearing skies over Ternate, Indonesia .”

— APOD editors, March 12, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 12, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Len Fulham
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 190 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 12, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-12-the-flash-spectrum-of-the-sun

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