Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 20, 2017

The Big Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 20, 2017 is “The Big Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alson Wong). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Most photographs don’t adequately portray the magnificence of the Sun ‘s corona. Seeing the corona first-hand during a total solar eclipse is unparalleled .”

— APOD editors, September 20, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 20, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alson Wong
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 20, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-september-20-the-big-corona

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