Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Filaprom on the Western Limb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2022 is “Filaprom on the Western Limb,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Wise). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

Filaprom on the Western Limb
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Wise Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A solar filament is an enormous stream of incandescent plasma suspended above the active surface of the Sun by looping magnetic fields. Seen against the solar disk it looks dark only because it’s a little cooler, and so slightly dimmer, than the solar photosphere .”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 24, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Wise
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 176 words

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