A stunning composite image of the July 11, 2023 total solar eclipse over Easter Island. The image showcases the Sun's corona in exquisite detail, revealing subtle shades and shimmering features. Solar prominences are visible extending from the sun's edge, and the dimly lit surface of the New Moon is also visible due to Earthshine.

Astronomy Picture from 21/07/2010

The Crown of the Sun

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A stunning close-up image of the Sun, captured in Hydrogen Alpha light and color-inverted. The image reveals intricate details: numerous sunspots, active regions, bright spicules covering much of the surface, filaments (prominences on the Sun's face), and prominences extending from the edge. Limb darkening is clearly visible. This unusually active Sun showcases the increasing solar activity leading up to the solar maximum. A small inset shows the relative size of Earth compared to the Sun.

Astronomy Picture from 22/02/2023

Our Increasingly Active Sun

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Image of the Sun taken last Wednesday in red light, showcasing sunspot region 875 (larger than Earth) erupting a Class C solar flare. The dark area in the upper right is the sunspot, while bright areas are hot regions & dark areas are cooler. Solar prominences are visible on the far left, extending from the sun's surface.

Astronomy Picture from 02/05/2006

Sunspot 875 Flares

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A breathtaking composite image of a total solar eclipse, showcasing the sun's corona in exquisite detail. The image, a compilation of 28 exposures, reveals the subtle shades and intricate structure of the corona, along with solar prominences and even the dimly lit surface of the new moon illuminated by earthshine. Captured near Kochenevo, Russia, during the August 1 total solar eclipse.

Astronomy Picture from 08/08/2008

The Crown of the Sun

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A stunning close-up image of the Sun, captured in Hydrogen Alpha light and false-colored. The image showcases a large sunspot group (AR 1339), numerous spicules covering the surface, prominent limb darkening, and several spectacular prominences extending beyond the solar limb. This detailed view reveals the dynamic and complex nature of our Sun's activity as it approaches solar maximum.

Astronomy Picture from 15/11/2011

Orange Sun Scintillating

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Stunning close-up image of the Sun, captured in Hydrogen Alpha light and color-inverted. The image reveals intricate details including numerous sunspots, spicules carpeting the surface, bright prominences at the limb, and filaments (prominences) visible as light streaks across the solar disk. The limb darkening effect is also clearly visible. A comparison graphic shows the relative size of Earth to the Sun. The image showcases the Sun's increased activity nearing solar maximum.

Astronomy Picture from 22/02/2023

Our Increasingly Active Sun

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230222.html


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A stunning composite image of the 2015 total solar eclipse over Svalbard, Norway. The image reveals the Sun's corona in exquisite detail, showcasing streamers and prominences. Even the dimly lit New Moon, illuminated by Earthshine, is visible. A breathtaking display of celestial beauty.

Astronomy Picture from 31/03/2015

Corona from Svalbard

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