Showing posts with label sdo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sdo. Show all posts

Friday, February 25, 2011

sdo video of solar flare in super hi-def

sdo video of solar flare in super hd On February 24, 2011, Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) spacecraft captured magnificent stream of images, at 24 second intervals, to make a nearly flawless 17 second video here. A wave of erupting plasma as seen in high-def from a M3.6 class flare--never looked so good! It's pure eye candy. SDO launched from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 11, 2010 to study solar irradiance, the heliosphere and the solar wind on a mission expected to last over five years.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

x-ray flares illuminate huge object near sun

Solar Dynamics Observatory NASA video reveals a very large solid object at close proximity to the Sun. The sphere is clearly visible near mid-line on the left side at 5-8 seconds and 33-34 seconds as the Sun rotates past and flares illuminate area. It appears to be a solid planet-like object? The Big Wobble reports the object stayed motionless for weeks! It is captivating to watch!