Solar Prominence (IMAGE) University of Göttingen Caption Solar prominence measuring approx 50,000 km above the solar edge taken at the Tenerife Observatory Credit Dr Eberhard Wiehr Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.