Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 11, 2020

Launch of the Solar Orbiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2020 is “Launch of the Solar Orbiter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“How does weather on the Sun affect humanity? To help find out, the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA have just launched the Solar Orbiter .”

— APOD editors, February 11, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 11, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 11, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-february-11-launch-of-the-solar-orbiter

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