Comments on: New Solar Cycle Begins With New Year… http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/ Space and astronomy news Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:14:11 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: pradipta http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-21594 pradipta Sun, 25 May 2008 15:29:50 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-21594 Sun has no spot but we find sun spots on sun. Due to rule of reflections we find sunspots on sun. Visit: - www.spacemirrormystery.com and know why sunspots we find on sun. Sun has no spot but we find sun spots on sun. Due to rule of reflections we find sunspots on sun.
Visit: – http://www.spacemirrormystery.com and know why sunspots we find on sun.

]]> By: hairplay http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-17199 hairplay Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:11:56 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-17199 For an interesting fictional, but plausible, account of the effects of a MASSIVE solar flare on Earth, check out a book titled "Solar Flare" by Larry Burkett. How's that for a run-on sentence! For an interesting fictional, but plausible, account of the effects of a MASSIVE solar flare on Earth, check out a book titled "Solar Flare" by Larry Burkett.
How's that for a run-on sentence!

]]> By: Ankit Rai http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-8544 Ankit Rai Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:26:45 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-8544 is the solar cycle 24 & the earths magnetic reversal related to each other in any way......??? is the solar cycle 24 & the earths magnetic reversal related to each other in any way……???

]]> By: uncle wizard http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-7065 uncle wizard Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:52:53 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-7065 We are in danger of being roasted and toasted at any time . A large enough solar flare could wipe us out easily and is not predictable at this time. An Asteroid impact is also possible at any time , because of speeds possible and could come in from outside of the solar system. We also know the Earths magnetic poles are due to flip. We have recently had the alignment of all planets on one side of our system and the results, though slow, are impacting the Sun and system. We are in danger of being roasted and toasted at any time . A large enough solar flare could wipe us out easily and is not predictable at this time. An Asteroid impact is also possible at any time , because of speeds possible and could come in from outside of the solar system. We also know the Earths magnetic poles are due to flip. We have recently had the alignment of all planets on one side of our system and the results, though slow, are impacting the Sun and system.

]]> By: Pam http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-7020 Pam Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:43:15 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-7020 I attended the Space Weather conference in Bouder last April. At that time, scientists were divided on the intensty of this next solar cycle. Still, since high intensity earth directed solar flares could effect cell phones, communications and such, I am wondering if we might start seeing solar flare forecasts with our weather forecasts? It's my understanding that the Space Enviornmental Center in Boulder is under the direction of National Weather Service....Because solar activity can effect so many of us now, there might be a big demand for info on earth directed solar flares. Do any of you, like me, foresee a growing need for this info to be easily available to the general public? I attended the Space Weather conference in Bouder last April. At that time, scientists were divided on the intensty of this next solar cycle. Still, since high intensity earth directed solar flares could effect cell phones, communications and such, I am wondering if we might start seeing solar flare forecasts with our weather forecasts? It's my understanding that the Space Enviornmental Center in Boulder is under the direction of National Weather Service….Because solar activity can effect so many of us now, there might be a big demand for info on earth directed solar flares. Do any of you, like me, foresee a growing need for this info to be easily available to the general public?

]]> By: Michel http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-7006 Michel Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:30:59 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-7006 Thank you very much Pwter B for the explaination, this is fascinating to think that the magnetic poles changes like that every 11 years. I presume it is a change in the direction of the magnetic field, not that the sun itself turns around! Do we know what causes this periodic change? Thank you very much Pwter B for the explaination, this is fascinating to think that the magnetic poles changes like that every 11 years. I presume it is a change in the direction of the magnetic field, not that the sun itself turns around! Do we know what causes this periodic change?

]]> By: Tammy Plotner http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-7003 Tammy Plotner Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:40:15 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-7003 Howdy! I'm glad to see everyone was excited as myself. I've been a long standing solar observer and look forward to some activity! First and foremost, don't be afraid of solar acitivity... it's been happening since before mankind appeared and we're still here, eh? I am happy to see a reader understood solar physics enough to further explain what's happening... and that's the magnetic reversal of the poles and how that effects the sunspots. Perhaps Fraser wouldn't mind if I elucidated a bit with another illustrated article? In the mean time, I will keep watch on the activity and will return with instructions on how to safely solar observe with simple equipment. Until something large comes along, we'll wait... so DO NOT take chances with your eyes! Take the time to visit the SOHO site and enjoy their images. Remember that the Sun's color in an image (or eyepiece) is effected by what type of filter is used at the time. Because it is imperative to block harmful light rays out, some filter's bandpass reveals the Sun in an orange color, some the natural blue/white, and yet others in different colors across the spectrum depend on heat, etc... while yet others reveal only hydrogen-alpha lines or calcium-K! It's a marvelous way to study a star up close... and I look forward to sharing it with you! Howdy!

I'm glad to see everyone was excited as myself. I've been a long standing solar observer and look forward to some activity!

First and foremost, don't be afraid of solar acitivity… it's been happening since before mankind appeared and we're still here, eh? I am happy to see a reader understood solar physics enough to further explain what's happening… and that's the magnetic reversal of the poles and how that effects the sunspots. Perhaps Fraser wouldn't mind if I elucidated a bit with another illustrated article?

In the mean time, I will keep watch on the activity and will return with instructions on how to safely solar observe with simple equipment. Until something large comes along, we'll wait… so DO NOT take chances with your eyes!

Take the time to visit the SOHO site and enjoy their images. Remember that the Sun's color in an image (or eyepiece) is effected by what type of filter is used at the time. Because it is imperative to block harmful light rays out, some filter's bandpass reveals the Sun in an orange color, some the natural blue/white, and yet others in different colors across the spectrum depend on heat, etc… while yet others reveal only hydrogen-alpha lines or calcium-K!

It's a marvelous way to study a star up close… and I look forward to sharing it with you!

]]> By: Pwter B http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6997 Pwter B Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:42:09 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6997 To answer : Michel, Says: January 6th, 2008 at 12:54 am You refer to "..the first magnetically reversed sunspot ", what does that mean and why is it 'reversed'? The sun changes according to an approximate 22 year solar cycle. Every 11 years the north magnetic pole becomes the south and the south, the north every 11 years. Hence the 22 year solar cycle. The polarity of the sun spots indicate that the magnetic field are twisting and changing. The overall effect is to change the poles every 11 years. hope this answers part of your question To answer : Michel, Says:
January 6th, 2008 at 12:54 am
You refer to "..the first magnetically reversed sunspot ", what does that mean and why is it 'reversed'?

The sun changes according to an approximate 22 year solar cycle. Every 11 years the north magnetic pole becomes the south and the south, the north every 11 years. Hence the 22 year solar cycle. The polarity of the sun spots indicate that the magnetic field are twisting and changing. The overall effect is to change the poles every 11 years. hope this answers part of your question

]]> By: Helio Huet http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6928 Helio Huet Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:33:21 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6928 Nice, but we need to work on that color. It ain't an orange star neither. Nice, but we need to work on that color. It ain't an orange star neither.

]]> By: Johnny Blues http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6906 Johnny Blues Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:10:17 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6906 As a family, we chipped in and bought the boys a 10" Celestron scope with the full kit of filters and eyepieces. Can't wait for your "how to's" on watching solar activity. As a family, we chipped in and bought the boys a 10" Celestron scope with the full kit of filters and eyepieces. Can't wait for your "how to's" on watching solar activity.

]]> By: Shepard http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6838 Shepard Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:40:52 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6838 does that mean that if the storm happens..... what will happen to us?PLZ somebody say something!? OH AND I ALWAYS GO ON THIS SITE I LIKE IT!:D does that mean that if the storm happens….. what will happen to us?PLZ somebody say something!?

OH AND I ALWAYS GO ON THIS SITE I LIKE IT!:D

]]> By: Pat Dickey http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6834 Pat Dickey Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:44:01 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6834 Good information.........keep it coming..........really enjoy it...............P Good information………keep it coming……….really enjoy it……………P

]]> By: Pat Dickey http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6833 Pat Dickey Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:43:13 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6833 Excellent infomation.....I look forward to each update. Thanks Pat Excellent infomation…..I look forward to each update. Thanks Pat

]]> By: Michel http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6807 Michel Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:54:30 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6807 You refer to "..the first magnetically reversed sunspot ", what does that mean and why is it 'reversed'? By the way, I love your site. You are doing a great job, congratulations and thank you. Michel You refer to "..the first magnetically reversed sunspot ", what does that mean and why is it 'reversed'?

By the way, I love your site. You are doing a great job, congratulations and thank you.

Michel

]]> By: Heather http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6802 Heather Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:21:36 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6802 I'm looking forward to solar viewing guidelines from you. I've been wanting to get started, but really don't want to make any mistakes that could harm my eyes. I'm looking forward to solar viewing guidelines from you. I've been wanting to get started, but really don't want to make any mistakes that could harm my eyes.

]]> By: ZRA http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-6767 ZRA Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:21:47 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/05/new-solar-cycle-begins-with-new-year/#comment-6767 The sun will kill us all. The sun will kill us all.

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