Solar Prominence (IMAGE) University of Göttingen Caption Solar prominence taken from SOT (Solar Optical Telescope) onboard the HINODE satellite showing approx 150,000 km of the curved edge of the sun Credit Hinode JAXA/NASA 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.