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The closest images of the sun ever taken reveal ‘campfire’ flares

New pictures are the first from the Solar Orbiter spacecraft

small 'campfire' flare on the sun

The first ultraviolet images from the Solar Orbiter spacecraft (one shown) are the closest yet taken of our star.

Solar Orbiter/EUI Team/ESA and NASA, CSL, IAS, MPS, PMOD/WRC, ROB, UCL/MSSL

By Lisa Grossman

- More than 2 years ago

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Get out the marshmallows and toasting sticks.