Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Leaning Tower, Active Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2022 is “Leaning Tower, Active Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Antonio Tartarini). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

Leaning Tower, Active Sun
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Antonio Tartarini Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The natural filter of a hazy atmosphere offered this recognizable architecture and sunset telephoto view on March 27. Dark against the solar disk, large sunspots in solar active regions 2975 and 2976 are wedged between the Duomo of Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower .”

— APOD editors, April 1, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 1, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Antonio Tartarini
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 109 words

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Source

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