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Published May 21, 2012, 12:00 AM

The eclipsed sun


The eclipsed sun photographed in a narrow band of red light called hydrogen-alpha (left). Notice the little fuzzy prominences or flames of hydrogen gas around the sun's periphery. On right, the sun in regular white light, showing several nice sunspot groups. (Photos: (left) Jim Schaff; right: Bob King)
Read the article: Areavoices: Beautiful solar eclipse seen across nation, world