Solar Astronomy
Holes in the Sun’s Corona in 2 D, 3 D and Video
[/caption] A pair of coronal holes on the Sun newly imaged by NASA’s flagship solar probe, the Solar Dynamics Observatory…
Previously Unseen Super-Hot Plasma Jets Heat the Sun’s Corona
[/caption] The mystery of the Sun’s corona may finally be solved. For years researchers have known – and wondered why…
Spectacular Photos from the Jan. 4 Partial Solar Eclipse
[/caption] Millions across Earth enjoyed one of nature’s most awesomely spectacular events during today’s (Jan. 4) partial solar eclipse -…
Breaking News: The Sun Worked 175 Years Ago!
[/caption]You'll have to forgive my title. After writing so many articles as moderately as I could, I couldn't help but…
Amazing Sunspot Image from New Solar Telescope
[/caption] A new type of adaptive optics for solar observations has produced some incredible results, providing the most detailed image…
New Citizen Science Opportunity: Solar Storm Watch
[/caption] Sun-worshiper alert! Now you can have the chance to help scientists spot and track solar storms and be involved…
Measuring the Coronal Temperature with Iron
This image of the solar corona contains a color overlay of the emission from highly ionized iron lines and white…