Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)

Huge ‘Tornado’ on the Sun

[/caption] The Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images and video of a spectacular rotation of material from the Sun in a…

10 years ago

A Close-up Look at the Massive Solar Storm that Shook the Sun

Here’s a close look at the large X5.4 solar flare that erupted on the Sun on March 7, 2012 at…

10 years ago

The 3-D Sun, Now in HD!

The science team from the Solar Dynamics Observatory invites you to put on your 3D glasses and enjoy our active…

10 years ago

Freaky Dancing Plasma on the Sun

Normally plasma from the Sun either shoots off into space or loops back on the Sun's surface. But the Solar…

10 years ago

“Bad Boy” Sunspot Unleashes Powerful X-Class Flare

The active region on the Sun that created all the hubbub and aurorae earlier this week put out one last…

10 years ago

Aurora Alert! Sun Sends CME in Earth’s Direction

As seen here by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, a long duration M3-class flare began erupting on the Sun from sunspot…

10 years ago

A Solar Flare of Many Colors

Here's a great look at a beautiful, leaping C2.2-Class solar flare from the Sun on January 5, 2012. The Solar…

10 years ago

The Sun Blows Off a Little Steam

[/caption] This is an awesome image of the Sun captured by Efrain Morales Rivera from the Jaicoa Observatory in Aguadilla,…

10 years ago

Best Look Yet of Comet Lovejoy’s Slingshot Around the Sun

There have been some great images and video of Comet Lovejoy's close encounter with the Sun, but this video put…

10 years ago

Feisty Comet Lovejoy Survives Close Encounter with the Sun

It's the morning after for the sungrazing Comet Lovejoy, and this feisty comet has scientists shaking their heads in disbelief.…

10 years ago