SwRI experiments during total eclipse reveal new aspects of the solar corona
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse cast a shadow from Texas to Maine, and the Southwest Research Institute led two major experiments to gather unique solar data from this event. The first, the ... more
Citizen scientist captures final moments of comet during solar eclipse
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
On the morning of 8 April 2024, a citizen scientist discovered a comet in images from the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), coinciding with the historic identification of the 5000t ... more
NASA Observations Find What Helps Heat Roots of 'Moss' on Sun
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Apr 17, 2024
Did you know the Sun has moss? Due to its resemblance to the earthly plants, scientists have named a small-scale, bright, patchy structure made of plasma in the solar atmosphere "moss." This moss, w ... more