Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 10, 2018

Sun Dance

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2018 is “Sun Dance,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , SDO ; Processing: Alan Watson via Helioviewer. The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, the surface of our Sun seems to dance. In the middle of 2012, for example, NASA’s Sun-orbiting Solar Dynamic Observatory spacecraft imaged an impressive prominence that seemed to perform a running dive roll like an acrobatic dancer.”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 10, 2018
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , SDO ; Processing: Alan Watson via Helioviewer
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 10, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-october-10-sun-dance

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