Green News k2 The hidden workings of the sun revealed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
The hidden workings of the sun revealed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
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These images, taken by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Satellite or SDO, show the energy thrown off by the sun revealed in wavelengths invisible to the human eye such as X-rays and ultraviolet light. The SDO has allowed us new understanding of how our star works. The satellite was launched in February 2010 and chief scientist Dean Pesnell said it has already reshaped our theories of how the star works - as well as allowing an insight into the recent violent activity on the surface of the star. During its five-year mission, it will examine the sun's magnetic field and provide a better understanding of the role the sun plays in Earth's climate.
Picture: EPA/NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/picture-galleries/8804588/The-hidden-workings-of-the-sun-revealed-by-NASAs-Solar-Dynamics-Observatory.html
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