Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 19, 2017

Black Sun and Inverted Starfield

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2017 is “Black Sun and Inverted Starfield,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jim Lafferty). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“Does this strange dark ball look somehow familiar? If so, that might be because it is our Sun.”

— APOD editors, February 19, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 19, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jim Lafferty
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words