Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 9, 2018

The Sun Unleashed: Monster Filament in Ultraviolet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2018 is “The Sun Unleashed: Monster Filament in Ultraviolet,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA GSFC ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio , Solar Dynamics Obs.. The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“One of the most spectacular solar sights is an explosive flare. In 2011 June, the Sun unleashed somewhat impressive, medium-sized solar flare as rotation carried active region s of sunpots toward the solar limb.”

— APOD editors, April 9, 2018

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At a glance

Date: April 9, 2018
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA GSFC ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio , Solar Dynamics Obs.
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Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 9, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-april-9-the-sun-unleashed-monster-filament-in-ultraviolet

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