Scientists have studied the Sun's mysterious atmosphere for decades. Although the surface is roughly 9940 degrees Fahrenheit, the outer corona can reach several million degrees. In 1942, one theory proposed that magnetic waves carried energy from the Sun's interior to its outer layers. Later, the concept of numerous small nanoflares emerged as a possible explanation, and recent observations suggest giant plasma tornadoes may play a role. Data from the Solar Orbiter in 2023 detected fast-moving m

New GOES-19 Satellite Captures Extended Images of Sun's Atmosphere | NOAA FriendsofNASA.org: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently unveiled the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1) and the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI). These are two advanced instruments onboard the NOAA's new GOES-19 satellite, launched on June 25, 2024. These tools are set to "revolutionize" space weather monitoring and forecasting as they begin observing the Sun and its influence