Tag: Heliophysics
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Solar Orbiter Captures First Close-Up of the Sun’s Magnetic Engine Near the South Pole
Overview: A New View into the Sun’s Magnetic Engine The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter has delivered a milestone observation: the first close-up glimpse of the sun’s magnetic field near its south pole. This new view provides scientists with a direct look at how magnetic fields churn and rearrange themselves at the star’s extremes, offering…
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Twisting Magnetic Waves on the Sun Could Reveal Clues to Coronal Heating Mystery
Scientists Spot Twisting Magnetic Waves on the Sun In a breakthrough for solar physics, researchers using the world’s most powerful solar telescope report seeing small-scale, twisting magnetic waves in the sun’s atmosphere. The discovery, described as a potentially pivotal clue in the decades-long coronal heating puzzle, could illuminate why the sun’s outer atmosphere—the corona—becomes millions…
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Helio Highlights: The Sun and Our Lives
The Sun and Our Lives: Why This Matters On a clear night, thousands of stars glitter in the sky, but during the day there is one constant: the Sun. Its proximity—about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers)—makes it not only the nearest star but also the energy engine that powers life on Earth. Astronomers measure…
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NASA’s Three Missions to Study Solar Impact on Earth
Understanding the Sun’s Dual Role The Sun, a magnificent star at the center of our solar system, is essential for life on Earth, providing warmth and light. However, it also poses threats through solar storms that can disrupt our technology. Recognizing this duality, NASA has launched three new missions aimed at unraveling the complexities of…
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NASA Launches Three Missions to Study Solar Impact on Earth
NASA’s New Missions: Understanding the Sun’s Influence On September 24, three innovative NASA spacecraft launched successfully from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Their objective? To enhance our understanding of the Sun and its dual role as both a source of life and a threat through solar storms. With advanced technologies, these missions aim to…