Solar Astronomy

A Brief History of Observing the Sun

A little history of sun-watching and science from our friends at the Solar Dynamics Observatory.

14 years ago

First Ever Whole Sun View .. Coming Soon from STEREO

[/caption] “For the first time in the history of humankind we will be able to see the front and the…

14 years ago

Carnival of Space 182

The Carnival of Space 182 is up at nextbigfuture After a one month hiatus, the Carnival of Space is back.…

14 years ago

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…

14 years ago

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…

14 years ago

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 -…

14 years ago

SDO Provides Constant, Unprecedented Views of Sun’s Inner Corona

[/caption] Usually the only time we can see the innermost part of the Sun’s corona is when there is a…

14 years ago

Near-Synchronous Explosions Connect Across the Vast Distances on the Sun

For several decades, scientists studying the sun have observed solar flares that appear to occur almost simultaneously but originated in…

14 years ago

Sneak Attacks from the Sun

[/caption] From a Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics press release: Our Sun can be a menace when it sends out…

14 years ago