NASA SDO: 3 Years of Solar Images

In summary, NASA SDO is a spacecraft launched in 2010 to study the Sun and its effects on Earth. It takes high-resolution images in multiple wavelengths, providing valuable data on solar activity. The spacecraft has been in operation for 3 years and continues to capture images of the Sun. These images have helped scientists learn about the Sun's impact on Earth's magnetic field, the formation of solar flares and coronal mass ejections, and changes in the Sun's magnetic field over time. Overall, NASA SDO contributes greatly to our understanding of the Sun and its role in our solar system through its collection of data on various solar phenomena.
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Three years of images from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).

http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a011200/a011255/

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Hi nsaspook

pretty cool huh :)

I have been saving SOHO and other images from this site since ~ 1996
Altho the images are updated every 3 hours, I generally just save one of each image every 24 hrs

normally save the... Fe IX/X 171 Å , He II 304 Å , continuum 4500 Å , Magnetogram and Hinode XRT TiPoly
They are all quite good resolution

Dave
 

FAQ: NASA SDO: 3 Years of Solar Images

What is NASA SDO?

NASA SDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory) is a spacecraft launched in 2010 to study the Sun and its effects on Earth. It takes high-resolution images of the Sun in multiple wavelengths, providing scientists with valuable data on solar activity.

How long has NASA SDO been in operation?

NASA SDO has been in operation for 3 years, since its launch in February 2010. It is still currently in operation and continues to capture images of the Sun.

What kind of images does NASA SDO capture?

NASA SDO captures images of the Sun in multiple wavelengths, including ultraviolet, visible, and extreme ultraviolet. These images show different aspects of the Sun's activity, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections.

What have scientists learned from NASA SDO's images?

Scientists have learned a great deal from NASA SDO's images, including how solar activity affects Earth's magnetic field, how solar flares and coronal mass ejections form, and how the Sun's magnetic field changes over time. These images have also helped improve our understanding of space weather and its potential impact on Earth.

How does NASA SDO contribute to our understanding of the Sun?

NASA SDO's high-resolution images provide scientists with a wealth of data on the Sun's activity, helping us better understand its behavior and its effects on Earth. The spacecraft also collects data on solar wind, magnetic fields, and other phenomena, contributing to our overall understanding of the Sun and its role in our solar system.

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