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Sun-Like Star Shows Magnetic Field Was Key For Early Life On Earth
By studying the star Kappa Ceti, researchers have determined that the young Sun in our solar system was a much…
We Have Underestimated Our Sun’s Destructive Reach
The Sun causes the destruction of asteroids at a much greater distance than previously thought.
Solar Analemma 2015: A Year-Long Picture
If you took a picture of the Sun every day, always at the same hour and from the same location,…
What is the Life Cycle Of The Sun?
Like all stars, our Sun has a life-cycle that began with its birth (4.57 billion years ago) and will end…
The Solar Heliospheric Observatory at 20
Flashback to 1995: Clinton was in the White House, Star Trek Voyager premiered, we all carried pagers in the pre-mobile…
Seeing Starspots: The Curious Case of XX Trianguli
Ever wonder what happens on the surface of other stars? An amazing animation was released this week by astronomers at…
The Sun
The Sun has always been the center of the Universe for humanity. However, the nature, composition and lifespan of the…
Thierry Legault Meets His Own Challenge: Image an ISS Transit of a Solar Prominence
When you're Thierry Legault and you want to challenge yourself, the bar is set pretty high. "This is a challenge…
August Full Moon Anticipates September’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Who doesn't love a Full Moon? Occurring about once a month, they never wear out their welcome. Each one becomes a special event…