Rare Footage of Sun Eruption :2010

The remarkable close-up images of the sun might yield valuable information on the star's activity. Hinode's primary goal is to research solar flares, colossal explosions that occur in the Sun's atmosphere.

The new images present

the behavior of sunspots, slightly cooler areas on the sun's surface and marked by intense magnetic activity. One shot depicts a huge eruption over a sunspot. "We knew [Hinode could] observe the Sun clearer than any other 'scopes, however I never thought that we could see such high-resolution images," said Dr Yoshinori Suematsu, from the Hinode project office at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). "So I am very amazed; I am very much looking forward to analyzing individual magnetic fields on the Sun's surface which had never been available to see."

Hinode makes continuous, simultaneous observations in the extreme-ultraviolet, X-ray and optical portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Scientists want to see precisely how a sun flare is produced through the layers of the solar atmosphere by changes in the magnetic field at the Sun's surface. Solar flares can hurl particles and radiation at the Earth, disrupting communications and posing a hazard to astronauts. Researchers want to understand especially the key trigger mechanisms involved. "We could successfully collect data about individual magnetic fields which could provide a clue to solve the mystery of eruption and temperature gaps," said Dr Suematsu.

An entire fleet of spacecraft is now dedicated to understanding the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. Last month, NASA launched Stereo mission that will make 3D observations of our star to investigate coronal mass ejections, a related phenomenon to solar flares that also influence the "space weather" around the Earth.

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[happinesson]

magnificent!

[extreamexgamer]

sun quiff

[chpu0008]

He said the flood in 2012, but in the past 50-150 years ago ... is this the most. The problem with Thailand.

[magnvsmarcvs]

Sun burped 

[pogpog28]

First destructive solar flare was recorded in 1859. Telegraph poles were on fire and telegraph network were down. After careful study, next event was already foreseen with 90% life wipe out but Scientists coded the actual date in Religious way to prevent people from panicking (late 19th century). Michael the Archangel was the key where he defeated Satan and save the Earth from burning in Hell. 2012 - 1859 = 153.

Search 153 that relates "Michael the Archangel" in Google. You'll be surprised.

[Eragarev]

I wonder if one of those detached eruption clouds could actually collide with our planet. Would it be too cooled by then? Does it happen anyway? I really don't know..

[AudioB0T]

More natural activity.That's what we are seeing.And yes ,to see this is rare and freaking cool.Gotta love technology!

[Anothercoilgun]

This has taken place some what 1 billion times by now.

[chriscowman]

@MasterSprite99 Dude, you should totally kick your brothers ass.

[chriscowman]

That's hot.