Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Flash Spectrum of the Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2017 is “The Flash Spectrum of the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yujing Qin ( University of Arizona )). The original explanation runs about 181 words.
From the explanation
“In clear Madras, Oregon skies, this colorful eclipse composite captured the elusive chromospheric or flash spectrum of the Sun. Only three exposures, made on August 21 with telephoto lens and diffraction grating, are aligned in the frame.”
— APOD editors, September 7, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 7, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yujing Qin ( University of Arizona )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 181 words