Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 26, 2021

Pixels in the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2021 is “Pixels in the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Letian ( Eyes at Night )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“These two panels, composed of video frames made with a safe solar telescope and hydrogen alpha filter, show remarkably sharp details on the solar disk and giant prominences along the Sun’s edge on June 6 (top) and June 18.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 26, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Letian ( Eyes at Night )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 26, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-26-pixels-in-the-sun

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