Thread: The Sun Now!
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Old 11-04-2009, 03:23 PM   #41
Luminari
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Lightbulb Re: The Sun Now!



The above picture of our Sun was taken last month in a specific red color of light emitted by hydrogen gas called Hydrogen-alpha and then color inverted to appear blue. In this light, details of the Sun's chromosphere are particularly visible.


http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap091104.html
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