Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 3, 2020

Solar Granules at Record High Resolution

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2020 is “Solar Granules at Record High Resolution,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NSO , NSF , AURA , Inouye Solar Telescope. The original explanation runs about 195 words.

From the explanation

“Why does the Sun’s surface keep changing? The help find out, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) has built the Daniel K.”

— APOD editors, February 3, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 3, 2020
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NSO , NSF , AURA , Inouye Solar Telescope
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 3, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-february-3-solar-granules-at-record-high-resolution

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