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A solar Eclipse in Space
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 A solar Eclipse in SpaceOn Feb. 21st 2012, the new Moon passed in front of the sun, off-center, producing a partial solar eclipse. The only place to see it was from space. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) sends this picture from geosynchronous orbit approximately 36,000 km above Earth's surface:
 Using a bank of 16 megapixel cameras, SDO observed the event at multiple extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. Scan the edge of the Moon in this 171 Å image. The little bumps and irregularities you see are lunar mountains backlit by solar plasma.  http://spaceweather.com/  _________________ We all have the choice to exercise Free Will. amor vincit omnia "Ignis Natura Renovatur Integram" |
| Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:09 am |
 
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Re: A solar Eclipse in Space Oh, Sky, what beautiful pictures. Thank you!
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| Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:49 am |
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Site Admin  Joined: Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:54 am Posts: 4952 Location: Canada
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Re: A solar Eclipse in Space Awesome thanks for posting Sky
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