Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 1, 2019

The Big Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 1, 2019 is “The Big Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P. Horlek , Z. Hoder, M. Druckmller , P. Aniol, S. Habbal / Solar Wind Sherpas). The original explanation runs about 179 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, July 1, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 1, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P. Horlek , Z. Hoder, M. Druckmller , P. Aniol, S. Habbal / Solar Wind Sherpas
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 1, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-july-1-the-big-corona

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