New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet
New images of the sun's surface reveal unprecedented detail, including tiny vortices and roiling waves.
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What is the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope?
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is the most powerful solar telescope in the world. It is designed to study the sun's magnetic field and its effects on solar activity.
What are the tiny vortices on the sun's surface?
The tiny vortices on the sun's surface are swirling motions of plasma. They are of particular interest because they may trigger solar flares.
What are solar flares?
Solar flares are sudden flashes of increased brightness on the sun, usually observed near its surface. They can disrupt satellite communications and power grids on Earth.
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New images of the sun's surface, released today, show the finest detail yet. The telescope's high-resolution capabilities have allowed scientists to observe features on the sun's surface that were previously unseen. These include tiny vortices and roiling waves, which are visible in the new images.
The Washington Post and New Scientist both published videos showing the plasma whirlpools on the sun's surface. The vortices are of particular interest because they may trigger solar flares. According to Phys.org and Science News, solar flares can disrupt satellite communications and power grids on Earth.
The new images and videos provide a more comprehensive understanding of the sun's surface activity.
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- New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 4h ago
- Sharpest-ever pictures reveal the sun’s restless surface The Times · 7h ago
- See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet BBC · 7h ago
- Most-detailed-ever image of sun reveals roiling waves for first time New Scientist · 7h ago
- Tiny vortices discovered on the sun's surface Phys.org · 7h ago
- These tiny swirls on the sun could trigger solar flares Science News · 7h ago
- See detailed plasma whirlpools in new video of the sun’s surface The Washington Post · 7h ago
- New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet AP News · 7h ago
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