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Most Recent SXT Composite Image
Image Time : 16-NOV-96 07:41:14 UT X-ray Filter : AlMg Exposure Time: 5.4 Sec. Image Size : 512 X 512 X 4.9"This is a recent X-ray image of the sun, taken by the Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT) on board the Yohkoh satellite. The image is a composite of a long and short exposure for increased dynamic range. Prior to compositing, the component images are corrected for CCD dark current, straylight, and pointing
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