This is what an M 3.6 (rather powerful) solar flare looks like
The video above is of a M 3.6, or what passes for a rather large, solar flare spewing forth from the Sun. It took place on February 24, 2011 and lasted for over […]
View ArticleNASA captures video of incredible coronal mass ejection
Unlike the coronal mass ejections (CME) that we’ve experienced lately, the latest massive display depicted in the video above was not directed at Earth. Happening yesterday around 1:45pm EDT, our sun...
View ArticleNASA lets us watch the Sun spin for 3 years in 4 minute video
Back in February 2010 NASA launched the Solar Dynamics Observatory–a 3-axis stabilized satellite and fully redundant spacecraft that will observe the Sun for five years. It has five years of additional...
View ArticleStunning eclipse composite is a win for both beauty and science
A composite of two sets of data show us the topography of the moon's edge with unprecedented detail, as well as some of the most stunning images of space to come out in some time.
View ArticleGorgeous image of the Sun looks like jack-o-lantern in time for Halloween
Halloween is only a few weeks away, and while your grocery stores and pharmacies may be stocking up on candy and pumpkins, it looks as though even the Sun will get in on […]
View ArticleGorgeous 4K time-lapse shows Sun’s largest sunspot in 20 years
Sit back, relax, and (safely) stare at the Sun.
View ArticleNASA celebrates 5 years of recording our beautiful sun with SDO
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was launched five years ago on February 11th, 2010. To celebrate the five year anniversary of this solar research satellite, NASA has put together a pair of...
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