NASA Photos: Global Eruption Rocks the Sun

[Naty1]

"Dec. 13, 2010: On August 1, 2010, an entire hemisphere of the sun erupted. Filaments of magnetism snapped and exploded, shock waves raced across the stellar surface, billion-ton clouds of hot gas billowed into space. Astronomers knew they had witnessed something big.

It was so big, it may have shattered old ideas about solar activity..."



http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/13dec_globaleruption/

 

[Ophiolite]

It was so big, it may have shattered old ideas about solar activity..."

And if I can stir up enough media hysteria we can get the go ahead for that expensive new solar observation satellite that should assure my employment for the next ten years at least. Yes! The Winebago is mine!

 

[Barakn]

If I hadn't read some of Ophiolite's other posts I would have written him/her off as a troll.

 

[Ophiolite]

Thank you Barakn. For those who haven't had the singular opportunity of reading some of my other work, here is a translation of my previous post:

Science education is inadequate in conveying a true sense of wonder about any natural event. As a consequence science journalists and even some scientists think they need to sex up their discoveries.

Worse still, to get proper funding from the guys with the purse strings, some scientists think resorting to prositution is OK.

 

[alphy]

I find this event to be incredibly fascinating and significant. The eruption of an entire hemisphere of the sun is a rare occurrence and provides us with valuable insights into the complex nature of our closest star. The fact that this eruption may have shattered old ideas about solar activity is a testament to the constantly evolving nature of scientific understanding.

The observations and data collected from this event will undoubtedly contribute to our understanding of the sun's magnetic field, its impact on the solar atmosphere, and its potential effects on Earth. This information will also be crucial in improving our ability to predict and mitigate potential hazards posed by solar activity.

Furthermore, this event highlights the importance of continued research and monitoring of the sun. As we continue to advance our technology and techniques, we will undoubtedly uncover more mysteries and gain a deeper understanding of the sun and its impact on our planet and the wider universe.