Five years into its mission, the Solar Orbiter satellite provides stunning high-resolution imagery of the Sun's corona, revealing intricate details like glowing coronal loops and cooler plasma filaments. Captured in ultraviolet light, this imagery was achieved by meticulously mapping the Sun's surface in a 5 x 5 grid, resulting in over 200 images combined into the most extensive solar view ever. The project reflects a strong international cooperation between ESA and NASA, led by Belgium's Royal Observatory and their Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) initiative, marking a significant milestone in solar observation.
Five years into its mission, Solar Orbiter offers a breathtaking view of the Sun's million-degree atmosphere, known as the corona, in ultraviolet light.
Creating such detail was no simple feat, requiring Solar Orbiter to map the Sun's surface in a 5 x 5 grid on 9 March 2025.
This achievement stems from an international collaboration between ESA and NASA, with Belgium's Royal Observatory leading the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) project.
These were merged into the widest high-resolution solar view ever created, showcasing the Sun as a radiant golden sphere surrounded by swirling plasma.
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