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BRINGING THE SUN TO LIGHT.

Authors :
ODENWALD, STEN
Source :
Astronomy. Nov2024, Vol. 52 Issue 11, p14-23. 10p. 11 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the mysteries and complexities surrounding the Sun, our closest star. It discusses ongoing research and discoveries made by solar physicists to understand phenomena such as solar storms, the Sun's core, and the temperature of its outer atmosphere. The article also explores the Sun's energy source, which is fusion reactions in its core. It delves into the dynamics of sunspots, magnetic reconnection, and the heating of the Sun's corona. The information presented offers valuable insights into the nature of the Sun and its significance to our civilization. It also discusses various aspects of the Sun, including the temperature of the corona, the heating mechanisms of the corona, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), the solar wind, and ongoing mysteries about the Sun. The article explains that the corona is much hotter than the photosphere and suggests that multiple small flares and magnetic reconnection events contribute to heating the corona. It also highlights the harmful effects of CMEs on Earth and the solar wind's impact on comets and other celestial bodies. The article concludes by mentioning recent advancements in understanding the Sun through space missions and observations. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916358
Volume :
52
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Astronomy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
179548796