File:MoretonWaveAnimation200612.gif
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Summary
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| Description |
A moreton wave is a kind of shock wave generated by solar flares on the Sun. Images acquired by Optical Solar Patrol Network (OSPAN) in H-alpha (656.3 nm). |
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| Source |
https://nso.edu/press-release/telescope-spots-solar-tsunami/; images assembled into animated GIF by Huygens 25. |
| Date |
2006-12-06 |
| Author |
NSO/AURA/NSF and USAF Research Laboratory |
| Permission (Reusing this file) |
Per an NSO representative:
Updated link to image policy: https://nso.edu/about/image-use-policy/
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Licensing
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Fair use for Moreton wave
The image linked here is claimed to be used under fair use as:
- it is a scientifically significant photo of a solar phenomenon;
- it is of much lower resolution than the original (copies made from it will be of very inferior quality)
- the photo is only being used for informational purposes.
- Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the article because it shows the phenomenon depicted in this article and how it has a significant impact on the Sun to the general public. Huygens 25 12:45, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
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