A Stunning, Multi-Wavelength Image Of The Solar Atmosphere
This fantastical image comes courtesy of NASAs Solar Dynamics Observatory . It depicts a brilliant array of coronal loops, magnetic fluxes which form around sunspots and extend into the solar atmosphere .
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The Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) instrument aboard NASAs Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) images the solar atmosphere in multiple wavelengths to link changes in the surface to interior changes. Its data includes images of the sun in 10 wavelengths every 10 seconds. When AIA images are sharpened a bit, such as this AIA 171 channel image, the magnetic field can be readily visualized through the bright, thin strands that are called coronal loops.
Loops are shown here in a blended overlay with the magnetic field as measured with SDOs Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager underneath. Blue and yellow represent the opposite polarities of the magnetic field. The combined images were taken on Oct. 24, 2014, at 23:50:37 UT.
Image Credit: NASA SDO
http://io9.com/a-stunning-multi-wavelength-image-of-the-solar-atmosph-1706694531
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Incredible photography - a beautiful image of the sun
This again has some interesting similarities to the mathematics of chaos I mentioned in an earlier thread.
And check some of those complex shapes at this link
then come back and look at the image atop this article!
A MAc
I can definitely see some similarities
Thanks for the feedback, the explanation and the link - all very helpful
Here is a digital "painting" I did a number of years ago.
Most beautiful photo of the Sun that I have ever seen!
Those were some really fantastic images A Mac.
If I had to describe the image in the article I would have to say every which way but loose. Thanks for putting this up RIO.
A Mac
Beautiful shot thanks for sharing.
M M
Thanks for the feedback
It is sure is an attention grabber!
Six
I never would have thought of it that way, but you are exactly right!
Beautiful photos RIO.
Great works Mac.
Kavika
Thanks for the feedback and I could not agree more with your assessment of A Mac's picture