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

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111115.html


#SolarActivity #Sunspots #AR1339 #HydrogenAlpha #SolarMaximum #SpaceWeather #Astronomy #Astrophysics #SunImage #SolarProminences #SpaceScience #OurSun #LimbDarkening #Spicules

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

Astronomy Picture from 15/11/2011

Orange Sun Scintillating

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111115.html


#Sunspots #SolarActivity #SpaceWeather #HydrogenAlpha #Astronomy #SolarPhysics #Sun #AR1339 #SolarMaximum #AstroPhotography