Nasa SDO first images
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Is this with the computer made or.... did they really recorder this with satalites?
http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/
SDO is a sun-pointing semi-autonomous spacecraft that will allow nearly continuous observations of the Sun with a continuous science data downlink rate of 130 Megabits per second (Mbps). The spacecraft is 4.5 meters high and over 2 meters on each side, weighing a total of 3100 kg (fuel included). SDO's inclined geosynchronous orbit was chosen to allow continuous observations of the Sun and enable its exceptionally high data rate through the use of a single dedicated ground station.
^^ from the site.
SDO is a sun-pointing semi-autonomous spacecraft that will allow nearly continuous observations of the Sun with a continuous science data downlink rate of 130 Megabits per second (Mbps). The spacecraft is 4.5 meters high and over 2 meters on each side, weighing a total of 3100 kg (fuel included). SDO's inclined geosynchronous orbit was chosen to allow continuous observations of the Sun and enable its exceptionally high data rate through the use of a single dedicated ground station.
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Nice , quite boring but.... 
Nice , quite boring but....
Except sun flares like that - if the sun were a minute bit closer - would complete irradiate the Earth...
Yes, quite boring...
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Nice , quite boring but....
lol i dont think this is boring, pretty nice video's they've made there
You know I'm obsessed with plants (Orchids and Bromelaids) when the first thing I think to myself is "Holy Sh*t! Those Color Temps would be absolute overkill for plants".
The Sun's Color Temp varies between 10.000k and 6.500k. Allot of those were 50.000K and higher
The Sun's Color Temp varies between 10.000k and 6.500k. Allot of those were 50.000K and higher
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Awesome material. I've been watching solar activity for a while. TRACE has been on my radar (nyuck nycuk) for some time, but I'll have to keep an eye on this, too.
You know I'm obsessed with plants (Orchids and Bromelaids) when the first thing I think to myself is "Holy Sh*t! Those Color Temps would be absolute overkill for plants".
The Sun's Color Temp varies between 10.000k and 6.500k. Allot of those were 50.000K and higher
That puts us in the same boat.
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