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Gaze at New Pictures of the Sun from Solar Orbiter
74 million kilometres is a huge distance from which to observe something. But 74 million km isn't such a big…
The Sun Has Reached Its Solar Maximum and it Could Last for One Year
For most of human history, the Sun appeared stable. It was a stoic stellar presence, going about its business fusing…
High-Resolution Images of the Sun Show How Flares Impact the Solar Atmosphere
Solar flares are a fascinating thing and have a profound effect on what astronomers refer to as "space weather." These…
Kepler Sketched the Sun in 1607. Astronomers Pinpointed the Solar Cycle
Johannes Kepler is probably most well known for developing the laws of planetary motion. He was also a keen solar…
Thierry Legault’s Stunning Views of the Space Station (with spacewalking astronauts) Crossing in Front of Sunspots
He’s done it again, outdoing even his own incredible work. Over the years, we’ve written many articles to share the…
New Detailed Images of the Sun from the World’s Most Powerful Ground-Based Solar Telescope
Our Sun continues to demonstrate its awesome power in a breathtaking collection of recent images taken by the U.S. National…
The Sun Didn't Have any Sunspots for 70 Years, now we Might Know why
A study of nearly 60 stars lets us understand why our Sun was once quiet for 70 years.
Astronomers Confirm the Existence of Magnetic Waves in the Sun’s Photosphere
For the first time astronomers have observed waves of magnetic energy, known as Alfvén waves, in the photosphere of the…
Tree Rings Reveal 1,000 Years of Solar Activity
The Sun has a lot of rhythm and goes through different cycles of activity. The most well-known cycle might be…
Solar astronomers can now predict future sunspots. There should be a big one in a couple of days
Predicting the appearance of a sunspot is like predicting a tornado. But astronomers are starting to do it.