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Solar System Update
Whether it be stunning pictures from NASA's Curiosity rover, new reports from Venus, or new revelations about planets' history and formation, we bring you authoritative reports on the coolest and most important developments in planetary science and heliophysics.
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Will a new astronomer find millions of new Solar System objects?
J� Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this J� Scientists have identified a new source of energetic particles near the Sun.
What happens if a solar flare hits the Sun?
Check out the latest 48-hour rotation video and check for massive solar flares! A sunspot is a dark, cooler region on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity. These areas, often linked to solar flares and coronal mass ejections, can affect space weather, disrupting satellite communications, GPS, and power systems.
How do solar flares affect space weather?
These areas, often linked to solar flares and coronal mass ejections, can affect space weather, disrupting satellite communications, GPS, and power systems. For scale, Earth and Jupiter are shown at the bottom right of the image, highlighting the massive size of the Sun and its sunspots.
What is a solar astrophysics dashboard?
Whether you're an astrophysics enthusiast or a solar observer, this dashboard provides a direct window into the Sun's dynamic activity. These real-time images help us track solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and other solar phenomena that affect space weather and can influence Earth's environment.
Did NASA find a new source of energetic particles near the Sun?
J� Scientists have identified a new source of energetic particles near the Sun. These definitive observations were made by instruments aboard NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which detected the powerful phenomena as the spacecraft dipped in and out of the
When will the Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) launch?
� The Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) aboard NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has successfully completed its initial commissioning following the October 14, 2024, launch. Scheduled to arrive in the Jovian system in 2030, the spacecraft will orbit
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