November 14, 2012, scientists around the globe gathered in Australia for one of the sun's best solar eclipses and totality ever. You can learn all about the solar corona and hear and taste a little of this phenomenal celestial show in this video provided by NASA science. [youtube Hn5nKlMY5cI] CREDIT: NASA Science … [Read more...] about How to See the Corona
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The Power of Solar Storms
Satellites are finding more power than ever imagined in the near Earth space. The video below is an explanation of a series of solar storms that lasted from March 8 to March 10, 2012. This series of solar storms flooded the upper atmosphere of the Earth with enough energy to power every residence in New York City, for two years. But the real bulk of that energy was deflected … [Read more...] about The Power of Solar Storms
Solar Maximum
A Taste of Solar Maximum What is Solar Maximum? Learn more about Solar Maxima, what it is, and what to expect, and how it affects our planet, during this exciting phase of our star. Then, share this important news, by Tweeting it, and Pint to your friends. [youtube Q2hOv6fcL48] CREDIT: NASA - NASA Science -NASA Television … [Read more...] about Solar Maximum
The Song of The Sun
Listen To The Song Of The Sun This video, provided by ESA (European Space Agency and NASA's SOHO) shows, how bubbles of hot plasma in the convection zone of the sun, move to the surface, or corona. As they move, they make a sound. This sound the song of the sun. We cannot hear the sounds the sun makes, because it is 93 million miles (150 million km.) from Earth. But now … [Read more...] about The Song of The Sun
Super Powerful Magnetic Solar Storm Predicted
Super Powerful Magnetic Solar Storm Predicted by NASA and ESA What does it mean? A solar storm is derived from three elements: Solar flares Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) And Accelerated Subatomic Particles A Solar Flares are huge release of energy on the surface of the sun that produces a flash of light. This energy release converts the magnetic energy of the sun … [Read more...] about Super Powerful Magnetic Solar Storm Predicted