Stratospheric observatory Sunrise-III reveals intricate solar magnetic structures
Researchers using the Sunrise-III balloon-borne observatory have discovered intricate, thread-like magnetic structures in the sun's chromosphere. These findings, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, provide new insights into how magnetic fields arc and twist in quiet-sun regions.
Why it matters
Understanding solar magnetic structures is critical for predicting space weather, which can impact satellite communications and power grids on Earth.
by National Institutes of Natural Sciences
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