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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 Citizen Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse (CATE) 2024 experiment, involved over 200 participants who helped create a continuous 60-minute high-resolution movie of the eclipse. The second used specially equipped NASA WB-57F aircraft to collect data from the eclipse at altitudes unreachable by land-based m ... read more |
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Citizen scientist captures final moments of comet during solar eclipseParis, 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 SunGreenbelt 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 
New Multidirectional Electron Detector to Advance Aurora StudiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 The enigmatic aurora borealis, known for its visual spectacle, is propelled by energetic electrons whose complex dynamics are not yet fully comprehended. Current tools used to study these electrons ... more 
Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North AmericaIngram, United States (AFP) April 8, 2024 Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science - and celebration. ... more |
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NASA Schedules Trio of Rocket Launches to Study Eclipse Effects on AtmosphereLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In a significant event set for April 8, 2024, NASA will deploy three Black Brant IX sounding rockets from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to investigate the influence of solar eclipses on th ... more 
Artificial Eclipses on Demand: ESA's Proba-3 BreakthroughParis, France (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 Hundreds of millions of people will witness next week's total solar eclipse across North America, and solar physicists from around the globe are flocking to join them. Eclipses offer a brief glimpse ... more 
US prisoners sue to see April 8 solar eclipseNew York (AFP) April 3, 2024 Six US prisoners have sued authorities to be allowed to see the year's biggest astronomic event, a total solar eclipse on April 8. ... more
NASA's Open Data Approach to Solar Eclipse ResearchWashington DC (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, NASA is preparing for an extraordinary opportunity for scientific discovery, open collaboration, and public engage ... more
Totality ready: US braces for April 8 solar eclipse frenzyWashington (AFP) April 2, 2024 US communities along the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse are preparing for the year's biggest astronomic event, with millions of visitors expected to brighten local economies - and snarl up logistics. ... more |
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Solar Orbiter ready for emergency scenarios amidst close encounter with Sol
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 ESA's mission control team is on high alert as the Solar Orbiter embarks on its critical journey near the Sun, entering a phase of intense scientific activity and potential hazards. The spacecraft's proximity to our star during its perihelion introduces a heightened risk of operational complications, prompting extensive preparations to safeguard its mission and scientific yield. Daniel Lakey, a flight controller at ESA's ESOC mission control center, outlines the dire circumstances that could arise ... read more 
NASA and ESA Spacecraft Conduct Unprecedented Solar Wind StudyParis, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 The ESA-led Solar Orbiter and the NASA-led Parker Solar Probe are capitalizing on their nearest approach to the Sun to undertake a joint investigation into the solar wind, the stream of plasma eject ... more |
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Solar probe captures turbulence phenomenon in Sun's atmosphere for the first time Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 For the first time, the Wide-field Imager for Parker Solar Probe (WISPR), operated by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has documented the formation of turbulence within solar transients, ma ... more
Long-Period Oscillations of Sun offer new insightsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The mystery of the Sun's differential rotation, characterized by varying rotational speeds at different latitudes, has long been a subject of scientific curiosity. At the poles, a rotation cycle is ... more 
Global Initiative by Astronomers Without Borders to Recycle Eclipse GlassesSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In a significant global outreach effort, Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) is spearheading a campaign to gather gently-used solar eclipse glasses across North America, aiming to redistribute them to ... more 
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?Washington (AFP) Mar 28, 2024 When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors - and even possible effects on humans. ... more 
ESA's SMOS and Swarm Satellites Uncover the Magnitude of a Solar Storm's Impact on EarthParis, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 Over the recent weekend, a significant celestial event unfolded as the Sun unleashed an extraordinary amount of electromagnetic radiation towards Earth. This solar activity not only produced the awe ... more |
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