Back to photostream

Puffing Sun Gives Birth To Reluctant Eruption

This combination of three wavelengths of light from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows one of the multiple jets that led to a series of slow coronal puffs on Jan. 17, 2013. The light has been colorized in red, green and blue.

 

Read more: 1.usa.gov/UQi41p

 

Credit: NASA//SDO/Alzate

 

NASA image use policy.

 

 

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission.

 

 

Follow us on Twitter

 

 

Like us on Facebook

 

 

Find us on Instagram

79,613 views
736 faves
35 comments
Uploaded on June 27, 2014
Taken on June 27, 2014