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"Epic Solar Journey: Four Months of Sun in 59 Minutes"

Delve into the mesmerizing world of solar phenomena as captured from August 12 to December 22, 2022, by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). Orbiting our Earth, the SDO has been our vigilant sentinel, documenting the Sun. These detailed visuals have not only revealed the mysteries of our Sun but also its profound influence on our solar system.

Armed with state-of-the-art tools, the SDO snaps the Sun's picture in less than a second. Particularly, the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) dazzles by photographing the Sun every 12 seconds across 10 diverse light wavelengths. This captivating time-lapse zeroes in on the Sun’s mesmerizing corona, seen through a 17.1-nanometer wavelength. By stringing together pictures taken roughly 108 seconds apart, you can witness a spectacular four-month solar dance in just under an hour.

Observe the vibrant patches crossing the Sun, a direct result of its 27-day rotation. Gaze at the magnetic arches trapping incandescent plasma above these luminous zones. Watch out for the Sun's intense flares, a magnificent play of magnetic fields. Yet, like every great film, there are brief intermissions—dark frames caused by Earthly or lunar eclipses, instrument calibration, or occasional data glitches.

With SDO sending a staggering 1.4 terabytes of data daily, NASA’s space watch remains unyielding. A harmonic mix from Lars Leonhard’s “Geometric Shapes” accompanies this visual treat, with kind permission from the artist.

Kudos to the team:

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Scott Wiessinger (PAO): Lead Producer & Editor
Tom Bridgman (SVS): Chief Visual Artist

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