Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Driving to the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 3, 2020 is “Driving to the Sun,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory , NASA. The original explanation runs about 176 words.

Driving to the Sun
Credit: Image Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How long would it take to drive to the Sun? J.”

— APOD editors, October 3, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 3, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 176 words

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The Sun

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