Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Combined Solar Eclipse Corona from Earth and Space
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2016 is “Combined Solar Eclipse Corona from Earth and Space,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credits: J. Vilinga (Angola, IAP ), LASCO , NRL , SOHO , ESA , NASA ; Processing: R. Wittich ; Composition & Copyright: S. Koutchmy ( IAP , CNRS )). The original explanation runs about 214 words.
From the explanation
“Sometimes, a total eclipse is a good time to eye the Sun. Taking advantage of an unusual juxtaposition of Earth, Moon and Sun , the featured image depicts the total solar eclipse that occurred last month as it appeared — nearly simultaneously — from both Earth and space.”
— APOD editors, April 12, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 12, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credits: J. Vilinga (Angola, IAP ), LASCO , NRL , SOHO , ESA , NASA ; Processing: R. Wittich ; Composition & Copyright: S. Koutchmy ( IAP , CNRS )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 214 words