The sun’s outer atmosphere is far more complex than previously thought
Newly analyzed images could help solve mysteries about solar wind and the superhot corona
A CALM FACADE The outer corona of the sun appears smooth and calm. But freshly analyzed images from NASA’s STEREO spacecraft, which blocks out the sun (center) to bring the corona into view, shows unexpected texture.
NASA
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