Thursday, March 6, 2008

The Sun





The Sun

Sun, soho, astronomy

Credit: ESA/NASA - SOHO


Today we see a sun spot. As I have mentioned on several occasions already, we are about to enter the new solar cycle. SOHO has made a wonderful illustration of the last solar cycle (1996-2006). You see that the white spots will become more and more dense towards sun spot maximum.

I adore the blue versions of the sun. So does my good friend Sam, so this is dedicated to him. :-)

Make sure you click on the pictures - a larger and more impressing version will appear.


Solar cycle



Credit: ESA/NASA SOHO





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